Katie "Ma" Sutphin

Katie "Ma" Sutphin obituary, Christiansburg, VA

Katie "Ma" Sutphin

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Apr

3

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Maberry Funeral Home Chapel

Christiansburg, VA

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Apr

3

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11:00 a.m.

Maberry Funeral Home Chapel

Christiansburg, VA

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Katie Sutphin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 30, 2026.
Katie Akers Sutphin, 78, of Christiansburg was carried home by angels, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Nulan Elwood Sutphin; daughter, Joyce Sutphin Price; parents, Roy Harvey and Eliza Jane Akers; brothers, Nelson Akers, Noah Akers, Denton Akers; and sister, Betty Vest.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra Sue Greear; grandchildren, Kayla Harris (Jason), Benjamin Price, Abigail Poff (Austin), Heather Greear; great-grandchildren, Isaac Harris (Faith), Emma Duncan (Keith), Cayley Price, Aria Greear, Ava Poff, Gabriel Greear, Harper Poff; great-great-grandchildren, Hazel Harris, Maggie Harris; brothers, Roy J. Akers, James Akers (Dallas), Steve Akers (Shelby), George Akers (Jeanette), Wayne Akers (Faye); sisters, Alice Altizer, Brenda Hale, Phyllis Akers; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Katie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known as "Ma" to everyone. Katie was a faithful servant and will be missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice and Rev. Robyn Angle for your love and care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Marcus Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Sutphin Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Maberry Funeral Home Chapel

Christiansburg, VA

Send Flowers

Apr

3

Service

11:00 a.m.

Maberry Funeral Home Chapel

Christiansburg, VA

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.