Rosetta Virginia Sutphin

February 20, 1920 - August 25, 2010

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Services:
 

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:
  The Family will receive friends on Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
  Rosetta Virginia Sutphin, 90, of Hollywood, MD died August 25, 2010 in Callaway, MD.  Born February 20, 1920 in Meadows of Dan, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Bessie A. Goad Ayers. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Irvin Sutphin whom she married on July 10, 1940 in Mountain City, TN. Rosetta is survived by her sons; Sheldon D. Sutphin (Diane) of Punta Gorda, FL and Gary W. Sutphin (Mary) of Bryantown, MD as well as her grandchildren; Michele Smith (Michael), Stephen Sutphin (Marsha), Jonathan Sutphin (Tara), Christopher Sutphin and Great-Grandchildren; Audrey, Hannah, Jenna, Jarrad, Jordan and Jonathan. She is also survived by her siblings Sena Hodges of White Plains, MD and Macid Ellington of Danville, VA. She is preceded in death by her siblings Melvin Ayers, Elsie Soyars, Mamie Zorbaugh and Delvis Ayers. Rosetta moved to Southern Maryland in 1942 from Meadows of Dan, VA. She was a homemaker and a food service worker for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education. She was a member of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed gardening (flowers and vegetables) and canning vegetables. Rosetta truly had a “green thumb” and enjoyed sharing the bounty of her garden with her family and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 2:00PM – 5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Tim Grose officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen Sutphin, Timothy Thompson, and William Rice. Contributions in memory of Rosetta may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, Hollywood, Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD, 20636 and/or Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Dear Jolie, we are very sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. We know you were very close and she will be missed. Our condolences, your Aetna colleagues"
- Aetna Coworkers
- Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010

"Gary, thank you so much for letting me know. John and I pray that your and Mary's sorrow will be softened by the realization that she is safe in the arms of Jesus......and your daddy. I'll bet that your daddy and my daddy are ready to play her a few tunes on their guitars! May the precious peace that passes all understanding fill your heart and mind!! Jan and John Parker Lawrenceville, GA "
- Jan Willis Parker
- Posted: Monday, August 30, 2010

"Jolie & Family; Sheldon,Gary,and Families, God Bless and be with you all at this time. Mrs. Sutphin will be missed but know that she is now resting in our Lord."
- Sue Cropper
- Posted: Saturday, August 28, 2010

"Stuphin Family, Jenny & I were sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother what a wonderful Lady she will missed by all may the Good Lord Bless and kept her."
- Clarence & Jenny Bowles
- Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. She and your Dad were always such good friends of my Mom and Dad. Sorry I can't be there but will be thinking of all of you. Jane H. Redifer"
- Jane (Hoftiezer) Redifer
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Dear Michele, Dick and I send our love to you upon the loss of your Grandmother. Love knows no bounds. Jeanne Anne"
- Jeanne Lambert
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Dear Gary, Please accept our sincere sympathy. You, your Mom, Mary, and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless"
- Ed and Patty Paige
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Gary & Teeny; We give you and your family our deepest sympathy in the death of your mother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers , through this time of sorrow, and the time for healing. May God Bless you. Your Friens, Stephen & Carole Brooks "
- Stephen & Carole Brooks
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Rosette was a wonderful person and it was a pleasure doing her hair over the years. My deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed. From Lanette's hair Care"
- Lanette Trossbach
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Gary & Teeny, So sorry to hear of Mrs. Sutphin's passing, she was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed talking with her. Will keep you in my prayers. Gennie"
- Gennie Williams
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Gary, Teeney, Sheldon and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Rosettas passing. We send our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Rosetta and Paul were such wonderful neighbors. They were always so generous with their fruit and veggies. "
- Danny and Rose Davis
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"The Family is in my thoughts & prayers. Mrs. Sutphin was a very lovely lady."
- P.W. Clarke- Hollywood
- Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010

"Gary & Teeney: Deepest sympathy is extended on the death of your mother and mother-in-law. May God bless the Sutphin family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Doris & Skip Jones"
- Doris & Skip Jones
- Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010

"Dear Gary, Please accept my sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kaska"
- Kaska Wloka
- Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010

"Gary, Teeny and family, With our love, thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time. Mrs. Sutphin was a lovely lady and will be fondly remembered by many. Love, Keech and Joyce"
- Keech & Joyce Edelen
- Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010