Virginia A. Sutherland

Virginia A. Sutherland (nee Burns) age 92 of Hudson, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She is beloved wife of Sheldon S. Sutherland; dear mother of Scott (Brenda) Sutherland, Bruce (Jensine) Sutherland, Brenda (Rob) Divine; loving grandmother of Clay, Hoyt, Camden, and Tanner Sutherland, and Jack Divine; cherished great grandmother of Braxton, Calder, Dryfton and Emerald; sister of the late Alyce Slater and Thomas Lee Burns.
Virginia was born on July 17, 1932, in Coleman, Michigan to Thomas and Dorothy Burns. Virginia grew up in Coleman, Michigan and met Sheldon in Midland, Michigan while they were both working for Dow Chemical. From there they have lived in New Orleans, LA, Indianapolis, IN, Midland, MI, and Hudson, OH. Virginia was active with The Cleveland Orchestra's Gourmet Matinees at Blossom Music Center, Hudson Garden Club, Home & Garden Tour, Windfall Profits, SPQ's, TNT and Deaconess at the First Congregational Church of Hudson. She loved cooking for her family and friends, and those who were lucky enough to receive a "goodie box" can attest to her excellent baking skills. She enjoyed golf, tennis and water aerobics. Virginia and Sheldon were married 64 years, Hudson residents for 50 years and have loved every minute of it. They have made many lifelong friends for which they are extremely grateful.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at The Laurel Lake Community Room, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Ginny's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate to help fight cancer in children or Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847#!/donation/checkout to support Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children.
Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home Hudson, Ohio 44236. www.johnsonromito.com