Ruth Elaine (Edwards) Sutterley

Ruth Elaine Sutterley, age 91, of Malvern, PA, formerly of Willingboro, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sunrise of Paoli in Malvern, PA.  Born in Trenton, and raised in Morrisville, PA,  Mrs. Sutterley lived in Willingboro, NJ for over 50 years before moving to Malvern 2 ½ years ago.

Ruth was a graduate of Morrisville High School and had been a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Willingboro.  Along with her husband George, Ruth was involved in the church as a Sunday School Teacher and was active in her support of the Cub Scouts and Little League.  She loved arts and crafts as well as painting and drawing.  An avid reader, she enjoyed watching professional ice skating and, along with her late husband, going to Broadway musicals and plays.  Ruth enjoyed live music, gardening and had a love of the beach, rooted in her family trips to Wildwood as child.  A tradition she continued for many years.

Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Mohr) Edwards, wife of the late George H. Sutterley III, and mother of George H. Sutterley IV, she is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law Robert G. and Maria Sutterley of Devon, PA, a sister and brother-in-law Marylou and Norm Marrazzo of Morrisville, a brother and sister-in-law William and Jane Edwards of Washington Crossing, PA, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11 AM on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Morrisville United Methodist Church, 501 W. Maple Ave., Morrisville, PA  19067.  The Rev. Wendy Bellis, Pastor, will officiate.  Her interment will follow at Morrisville Cemetery.

Friends may call Monday from 10-11 AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Mrs. Sutterley’s name, may be made to the Leukemia Society, (donate.lls.org).

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, Morrisville, PA.