Verda L. Sutterer, 96, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Perryville, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Perry County to William E. and Lacie (Truitt) Sandlin.
Verda and Otto T. Sutterer were married May 11, 1950. He preceded her in death.
She worked as a stitcher for International Shoe Factory in Perryville and later for Prince Gardner in St. Mary. She also washed dishes at Frieda’s Restaurant in Perryville. Verda was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown.
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, La.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger Sutterer; a daughter, Brenda Bell; a sister, Opal Lyons; a brother, Kenneth Sandlin; two daughters-in-law, Gwena Sutterer and Debra Sutterer; and a grandson, Devin Sutterer.
Visitation was held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
The funeral service followed at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dennis Cebulak officiating.
Burial was at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Crosstown.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
