Carol Lee Sutherland – Norfolk

Carol Lee Sutherland, age 78, passed away peacefully in Norfolk, VA on Aug 20, 2011. She was born In Norfolk General Hospital to the late Carolyn Louise and Wesley Burr Sutherland. She is survived by her sister Betty Lou Frost and her husband Larry Frost of Norfolk and Santa Barbara, CA; and her brother, Jim Sutherland and his wife Rita of St Augustine Beach, FL. She is also survived by her cousins, Don Sutherland and his wife Marie of Glen Ellyn, IL; Bob Sutherland and his wife Marian of Lincoln, MA; Dorothy Janice of Greenfield, MA; her nieces and nephews; Darroch Greer and his wife Stephanie of Van Nuys, CA; Sydney Michael and her husband Phil of Ashland, OR; Sarah Bertasi and her husband Rick of Weston, CT and London, England; Darrell Sutherland and his wife Mary of Jacksonville, FL; Bart Sutherland and his wife Karla of Centerville, VA. Last, but not least, she will be greatly missed by her beloved dogs, Tzu Chen and Win.

Carol Lee attended Larchmont Elementary School and graduated from Maury High school in 1951 where she was President of her Class. While at Maury she participated in numerous activities including cheerleading and sports. Her classmates voted her Best All – Around.

Carol Lee attended Hollins College, now Hollins University, was in the May Court twice and received her Bachelor’s Degree there in 1955. Her Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies were from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools after 31 years.

Carol Lee was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Norfolk since she was a child. She sang in the Choir, started the Prayer Shawl Committee, served on the Flower Committee, Night Time of Our Souls Program, Adult Ministry Group and worked as a Receptionist.

Carol Lee had a great love for nature and all animals, especially her Shih Tzus over the years: Fuchsia, Jade, Mimi, Susi, Nikki, CoCo, Elizabeth, Mel Ling, Tzu Chen, and Win. She enjoyed gardening, being with friends at the beach, decorating flower arranging, and all the activities and trips that this involved. She was a past Board Member and President of the Virginia Camellia Society, and also Virginia Director of the American Camellia Society. She was a member of the Atlantic Coast Camellia Society, Gulf Coast Camellia Society, and the International Camellia Society. She was a certified judge with the American Camellia Society and traveled throughout the south judging shows. She treasured her many trips with the Camellia Society and her Hollins alumnae groups. She was also grateful for the love and compassion shown by her family, friends, and the members of First Lutheran.

A memorial service will be held for her at First Lutheran Church, located at 1301 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA on August 29, 2011 at 2:00pm with a reception to follow.

Donations in her memory may be made to: First Lutheran Church, Hollins University, Class of 1955, P.O. Box 9707, Roanoke, VA 24020 or the Virginia Beach Animal Control Bureau, 2665 Leroy Drive. Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.