Denise J. Bailey-Sutter's Obituary
Denise Jeanne Bailey-Sutter, 57, of Fort Myers, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born May 5, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Valerie (Haffley) Bailey. She moved to the Fremont/Clyde area when she was 12 years old.
Denise graduated from Clyde High School in the class of 1985. She married John W. Sutter, Jr. on September 25, 1999. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and was loved by many.
She is survived by her children: Natasha Jenkins (Brandon) of Clyde, Ohio, Shelby Sutter of Clyde, Ohio, Jessica Kuns (Jonathan) of Clyde, Ohio and Jessica Kordes (Thorsten) of Germany; her grandchildren: Martin Kuns, Wesley Kuns, Jonah Kuns, Freya Kordes and Jasper Kordes; her brothers: John Bailey of Florida and Gary Bailey of Fremont, Ohio. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her older brother, Von Bailey and her grandparents, Valoris and Dorothy Haffley.
Of the many things she enjoyed in life, she especially enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, painting and being creative. Sewing was also a big passion of hers. She loved being outdoors, planting and caring for her flowers. She was always taking care of others, especially her family and friends.
Denise enjoyed many happy times at her portable tiki bar and always loved the Florida sunshine. She also volunteered for many different organizations such Clyde V.F.W., Clyde Loyal Order of the Moose and Clyde Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A private burial ceremony will take place for the immediate family. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
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