Mary Dallas Sutherland's Obituary
Mary Dallas (Robinson) Sutherland, age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. She was born January 17, 1924 in Temple, TX, daughter of the late Edwin Marshall and Margrett Rilla "McIntire" Robinson.
Mrs. Sutherland was an avid gardener and she was known for her cooking skills. She was devoted to her two cats, Babe and Friendly. She was a loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother. She was also a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Walter R. Sutherland, Sr.; five brothers and one sister, all formerly of TX. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret D. Sutherland of Georgetown, DE; her son, Walter R. Sutherland, Jr. of Golden Gate, FL; two grandsons, Jason Lancaster of Kentucky and Walter R. Sutherland, III of Golden Gate, FL; one sister-in-law, Joyce Robinson of TX; several nieces and nephews all of TX; four caregivers, Theresa Holmes, Daisey Williamson, Diane Lillard and Valerie Marshall; and a large circle of loving and caring friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 23, 2 PM, at St. George's Chapel, Beaver Dam Road, near Angola, DE with Rev. Max Wolf officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, P.O. Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969 or to the SPCA, 22918 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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