Susan Arnold Sutterer

February 13, 1946 - July 22, 2024

Susan Arnold Sutterer, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away July 22, 2024. After a short hospital stay, she was brought home for Hospice care. She is survived by her husband, Ron Sutterer, two daughters (Kristie Beaulieu and Megan Atkinson), and four grandchildren (Corrine Atkinson, Jeb Atkinson, Jolie Atkinson, and Kodie Hayes. She was the daughter of Sherwood and Delores Arnold and grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. She attended college at Wake Forest University, where she met her husband. They lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina before moving to Syracuse, New York in 1971. Susan worked as a research assistant in the Department of Cytology, and then Physiology, at the SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Ron and Susan Sutterer upon retirement yearned to move back to the southern area. Floyd, Virginia is where they fell in love again and wanted their new lives. Susan was very sweet and liked by everyone she met. She gave annual donations to the Wounded Warriors Project and participated in a project to ship cookies to military abroad (Baking Gals). For years she was a major organizer of the annual Empty Bowls project. In lieu of flowers, please give any donations in her name to NRV Empty Bowls. A celebration of life will be planned at some future date.

So sorry Ron. I'll always remember her smile. 🙏

Ron, We were so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. She was such a sweet soul and we will miss her. We send you love and hope all the wonderful memories will help you through the rough days ahead.

I am so sorry, Susan. I have enjoyed spending time with you over the years. You were always helpful in volunteering from so many projects from Empty Bowls and the JAX. You will be missed.

Susan was one of the most gracious people I had ever met. Always so caring of those around her. The work she did for our community’s children will be remembered for a long time. God’s peace and comfort to you Ron.

Dear Ron, so so sorry. Susan was and still is one of the kinder and gentle humans. All my love to you.

So very sorry for your loss Ron. Susan was a Sweetie and always had a smile on her face. It was so fun working with her at the winery. May your Memories bring you comfort. ❤️

Just wishing you the best Ron. I'm so sorry for this loss and for everything that comes with it. Thinking of you and the family

Dear Ron, how very sad to hear about Susan’s passing! Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Susan always had a smile and a very generous heart. I will miss her creativity. May all the wonderful memories soften your pain. Fondly, Clemens & Barbara

We remember Susan well and were fond of her. Our condolences to you and the girls.