Eunice Ann (Fox) Sutherland

Eunice Ann (Fox) Sutherland, age 89, departed this life January 25th, 2023, at the Lake Stockton Healthcare facility where she had been a resident for the past two years.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3rd, at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. with service to follow. Interment will be at Greenfield Cemetery.

Eunice was born July 7, 1933, to parents Ray and Sabra (Kirby) Smith. She spent most of her life living on the family farm near Greenfield, MO, until she later moved to Springfield, MO. She worked many years at Zenith Electronics and commuted with several folks from Greenfield while living there. Many friendships were made on those early morning and afternoon drives to and from work. Eunice always demonstrated a strong work ethic and was a great example for her children and grandchildren. After work, she spent many hours at ballfields over the years watching her boys and grandkids play sports. She was always quick to encourage and support them. Eunice was an impressive bowler and able to throw a strike into her later years. She also enjoyed playing cards, sewing and crocheting items for her family.

Eunice’s greatest role in life was that of a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful “from scratch” cook and had no greater joy than preparing large meals and favorite foods for her family, making sure no one ever left her house hungry. Her selfless nature was ever-present, always putting others before herself.

Eunice always made time for her family and was known to stay on the phone as long as any of her kids or grandkids wanted to talk. We will deeply miss her and those conversations.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Sabra Smith; her brother and sisters: Leon Smith, Ruby Cantrel, Allidene Fletcher and Elnora Lane.

Eunice is survived by her sons, Kyle Fox of Texas, Joe D. Fox and wife Patsy of South Greenfield, Mike Fox and wife Mary Lee of Leawood, KS; brother-in-law Glenn Fox of Gravois Mills, MO; Grandchildren: Christie Seabolt, Kylee Ghering, Jesica Griggs, Lacey Fox, Taylor Fox and Tanner Fox; Great-Grandchildren: Kody Seabolt, Kaitlen Carroll, Zaide and Javin Rice, Myka Griggs, Nash and Hudson McGuire, McKrae Daniel, Kaylee, Jaylynn and Alayna; Great-greats: Karlie and Kasen Carroll, nieces, nephews and other family; special friends: caregiver, Monica, at Lake Stockton HCF, and Frankie Turner, who spent many hours visiting Eunice.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility for the wonderful care they gave Eunice during her time there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.