Linda Nutley Obituary

LINDA NUTLEY Linda "Sue" Nutley, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 24, 1941, in Foss, Oklahoma, Sue was the daughter of Robert and Stella "Pearl" (Cloud) Romans. Sue graduated as the valedictorian of her high school class, setting the stage for a lifetime of learning and teaching. She went on to earn a master's degree in education from Wichita State University. For 22 years, she shaped young minds as a teacher, initially at Lincoln and then at Washington Elementary Schools in El Dorado, before retiring in 1992. On July 23, 1960, Sue married the love of her life, Ferrel Wayne Nutley, in Foss, Oklahoma. Their marriage was a beautiful testament to love and commitment, spanning over six decades. Together, they built a family rooted in faith, love, and support. Sue was an avid golfer and celebrated a remarkable achievementa Hole in One. Sue was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado since 1966, she lived her life guided by her strong Christian faith. Sue is survived by her devoted husband, Ferrel; her daughters, Sherry (Ralph) Hoyt and Stephanie (Chris) Laymon; her cherished grandchildren, Katie (Lander) Grow, Caleb (Emily) Hoyt, Nathan (Hannah) Laymon, and Jayme (Alex) Zobel; and nine very loved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jane (Ronald) Mitchum. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Vernon Leon Romans. Services have taken place, and Sue was laid to rest in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. In honor of her compassionate spirit, memorial contributions may be made to Graber Ministries or First Baptist Church of El Dorado.