Mary Sutlive Obituary
Joanne Sutlive peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024. She was born in Cecil, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1930, to Frank and Alphonsine Veydt. She attended Asbury College where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the College of William and Mary. Joanne and her husband Vince served as missionaries in Sarawak, Malaysia from 1957 to 1972. After returning from the mission field, Joanne taught English and Reading Competency in the public school system in Williamsburg, Virginia. Vince and Joanne moved to Wesley Village in Wilmore, Kentucky, in 2018. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband Vince, and her sister Jean Veydt Greer. She is survived by her children, Vins (Ann) Sutlive, Susan (Stuart) Smith, and Thom (Kim) Sutlive. She also leaves seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to cherish her memory. A memorial service will be held at Wesley Village on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate any donations to be sent to Asbury University, Wilmore United Methodist Church, or Wesley Village.
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