Audrey Barnett Sutherlin, 99, of Owensboro, died Monday, May 24, 2021 under the care of Hospice of W. Kentucky. The Pellville native was born December 3, 1921 to the late Millard “Guy” and Ida Barnett. Audrey was homeschooled then graduated from Daviess County High School. She was an active member of Utica United Methodist Church and an avid daily bible reader. Her greatest desire was that her family would be Christians. Audrey loved to cook and was known for her delicious yeast rolls. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens but her greatest pleasure was keeping her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sutherlin also was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Marvin E. Sutherlin in 2014; three sisters, Jennie Vee Crabtree, Bessie Barnett, and Ada Wilson; brother, James Barnett.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Anita Thomasson and husband Larry of Utica and Kathy Dame and husband Dennis of Calhoun; five grandchildren, Bryan K. Thomasson (Madison), Crystal Thomasson, Annetta Thomasson, Denise Dame Dunn (Houston), and Scott Dame (Shaina); 14 great grandchildren; brother, M.G. Barnett (Katherine); numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 pm and Friday from 11:00 until 1:30 pm. Burial will be in Providence UMC Cemetery. The number of those attending the visitation or funeral service for Mrs. Sutherlin shall be within current health and safety directives. Please see signage at the door regarding personal protective masks.
Memories and condolences for the family of Audrey Sutherlin may be left at www.glenncares.com