Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU Mourns the Passing of Patsy Sutton
January 08, 2013 | Cowboy Basketball
Jan. 8, 2013
Oklahoma State University released the following statement from President Burns Hargis and Athletics Director Mike Holder following the death today of Patsy Sutton, wife of former Oklahoma State University basketball coach Eddie Sutton and mother of former Oklahoma State University basketball coach Sean Sutton:
OSU President Burns Hargis
“We extend our deepest sympathy to Eddie, Sean, Scott and Steve at Patsy's passing today. She was a wonderful person who was deeply devoted to her family. While she played a quiet role, she nevertheless played a pivotal role in the success of her husband becoming one of the most respected and successful college basketball coaches of all times. And she was a strong and wonderful mother for her three sons. She will be deeply missed by her family and the Oklahoma State family. Our prayers are with the Sutton family at this time.”
OSU Athletics Director Mike Holder
“We are saddened today by the passing of Patsy Sutton. She had a positive influence on everyone she met, and was a devoted partner to her husband, Eddie, and a beloved mother to her three sons. For us at Oklahoma State, she was an ambassador for our college basketball program and our University. She was loved by many and will be missed by many.”
