Judith A. Sutherland, 86, of Nitro, W.Va., passed away June 13, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Judith was born July 18, 1934, in Tad, W.Va., to the late Lewis A. and Louise A. Foyer Underwood.
Judith was a homemaker, loved her Mountaineers, churches, enjoyed camping, doing puzzles, artwork, playing with her grandkids and looked forward to the annual WVU Baptist student reunions which she considered her extended family.
Judith is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years Pastor Clifford H Sutherland, sons Clifford (Patricia), of Morgantown, and Paul Sutherland, of Charleston, one sister Peggy Sowards, of Nitro, brother and sister-in-laws Richard Sutherland, of Martinsburg, Cindy Sacher, of Dayton, Ohio, Topsy Chittum, of Hurricane, Jimmy Richmeier, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Butch Chittum, of Hurricane; grandchildren Jeremy Sutherland, of Cross Lanes, Jennessa Sutherland, of St. Albans, Jennifer Sutherland, of Morgantown, Andrew Sutherland, of Mooresville, NC , Stephen Sutherland, of Morgantown, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and friend Thomas Mahaven, of Morgantown.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Donald Underwood, Myrtle Knight, Andy Underwood, and Joe Underwood. Also deceased are brother and sister-in-laws Tom Sutherland and Nancy Dabbs, and in laws Clifford H Sutherland, Maxine Hatfield Sutherland Chittum and Lyle Chittum and special grandparents Charles and Elizabeth Hatfield.
In accordance with her wishes, Judith’s body was donated to the WVU Human Gift Registry, continuing to give. Family suggests donations may be made in memory of Judy to: Nitro First Presbyterian Church PO Box 296, Nitro, WV 25143, or Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund co Triple S Harley-Davidson 7300 Willie G Avenue, Westover WV 26501.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, W.Va.
Condolences: www.cookefuneralhome.com or https://www.facebook.com/cliff.sutherland.5
