Norma Mae Sutherland passed away quietly on May 1, 2024 at the age of 95.
She was born on June 21, 1928, in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. Norma was a loving and playful woman with a great sense of humor, known for her ability to connect with others.
Norma had a fulfilling career as a nurse and graduated with a BS in Nursing from Northwestern Nazarene University in 1954. In her free time, she thrived on spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, RVing, and spending time with her dogs.
She is survived by her sisters, Delrose (George) Cornet Warner, Maxine (Fred) Cross, Sharon Currence, her brother Stanley (Arlene) Lamb and sister in law Marlene Lamb. She is predeceased by her parents Stanley & Martha Lamb, her brother Gordon Lamb and her brother in law Robert Currence.
A service to celebrate Norma’s life was held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 625 Florin Road, Sacramento, California, on Sunday, May 12 at 2 PM, followed by a short burial service on Monday, May 13 at 11:00 AM at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA.
If preferred, contributions can be made to the “Sutherland Family Scholarship Fund” at Northwestern Nazarene University https://nnu.edu/give/