A funeral will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 for 96-year-old Verda L. Sutterer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Perryville, who passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital.
She was born September 22, 1929 in Perry County, Mo. to William E.and Lacie (Truitt) Sandlin, who both preceded her in death.
Verda and Otto T. Sutterer were married May 11, 1950. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter: Sandy (Earl) Bell of Cape Girardeau; two sons: Terry (Morgan) Sutterer of Cape Girardeau and Jerry Sutterer of Perryville; a daughter-in-law: Debra Sutterer of Kansas City; a son-in-law: Gary Bell of West Monroe, Louisiana; 12grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Roger Sutterer; a daughter, Brenda Bell; a sister, Opal Lyons; a brother, Kenneth Sandlin; a daughter-in-law, Gwena Sutterer; and a grandson: Devin Sutterer.
She was a stitcher for the International Shoe Factory in Perryville and later at Prince Gardner in St. Mary. Lastly, she washed dishes at Frieda’s Restaurant in Perryville.
Verda was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown, Mo.
Visitation will be 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral service for 96-year-old Verda L. Sutterer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Perryville will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with the Rev. Dennis Cebulak officiating.
Burial will be at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Crosstown, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.