She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John E. Sutphin. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda Hartley, Debra Wilson, Gina Sutphin, and John Sutphin; grandchildren, Heather Hartley, Michael Hartley, Candace Davis, Josh Wilson, Amanda Paz, Melanie Arwood, Genevieve Tehovnik, Christoph Sutphin and Nikolas Sutphin; great-grandchildren Amber Lanch, Liam Davis, Bailey Davis, Sierra Maltby, Storm Paz, Camryn Paz, Alysa Jennings, Eddie Jennings, Riley Jo Arwood, Charles Tehovnik and Madison Tehovnik; great-great grandchildren, Beau Maltby, Elias Maltby and Madison Compton; one brother, Clarence Everett "Ted" Bradbury; one close cousin, Marvin L. Bradbury; and life-long friends Virginia "Jennie" Wiatt, Frances Bradbury and Louise Kirkner.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother, who spent all her time ensuring everyone received their own individually unique time with her. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed family feasts. She enjoyed all aspects of life; visiting family and friends, camping and fishing, serving in the church choir or mission trips, working retail for Hofheimers and Macy's, as well as supporting her husband with lawn care and his courier deliveries. She had natural talents such as knowing what to do with sickness, figuring out how to "make do" in any situation, counseling, teaching and mentoring others. She was a very spirited and fun person who loved all people, always welcoming others with her warm heart.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 pm Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Woody Funeral Home-Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Richmond, Va 23229, where a chapel service will take place from 12pm to 1pm. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
