Anne Lee Sutter

Anne Lee "Nancy" Sutter (Williamson), 91, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born in Washington, DC on June 19, 1934, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, COL (Ret.) Bradley Sutter, USAF; her son, Bradley Scott Sutter; her parents, Rear Admiral Francis Thomas Williamson and Eleanor (Bitting) Williamson. She is survived by her beloved children, Christian and his wife, Heather of Kansas City and Amanda Ploughman and her husband David of Toronto, Canada. She was an incredibly proud "Nana" to her grandchildren, Colin, Will, Jordan, and Julia Sutter, and Nicholas, Catherine and Christopher Ploughman.

Nancy's life was defined by adventure, artistry, and an extraordinary ability to create beauty and warmth wherever she went. In 1951, while attending Mary Washington College, she was set up on a blind date to attend a USNA dance with a handsome midshipman named Bradley. In 1952, Nancy accompanied her family to Athens, Greece, where her father served as naval attaché. There she attended the Athens School of Fine Arts, nurturing her considerable artistic talents. She returned stateside in 1954, and married Bradley in Alexandria, Virginia in 1957.

As an Air Force wife, Nancy raised their family with grace and resilience across 11 cities and numerous states including California, Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Kansas, and Illinois. They also spent 10 years in Montreal, Canada, where Bradley worked for the United Nations at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). With each move, she transformed houses into homes, her keen eye for beauty, color, and proportion evident in every detail. Nancy loved art, antiques, and flowers, and had a particular talent for entertaining. Her vivacious personality and culinary skills made her a notorious hostess whose dinner parties were legendary amongst their family and friends.

Nancy possessed a sharp mind with a remarkable ability to remember facts and details, which served her well in her passion for politics. She was a delegate at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City in 1976, an experience that reflected her civic engagement and strong convictions.

They retired in Williamsburg, where Nancy continued to fill their home with beauty, laughter, and the warmth that defined her remarkable life.

She will be buried in a joint service with Bradley at Arlington National Cemetery February 6, 2026 at 1pm. A celebration of life will be held immediately after at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City.