Annette Bunce Bratcher Sutherland,78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1943 in Stedman, NC, a daughter of the late C. E. Bunce and Hazel Matthews Bunce.

Mrs. Sutherland was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister to all, and a Devoted Christian. She was retired from DHEC after serving 12 years. She was a member of Langston Baptist Church, after serving many years as a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was an avid outdoors person. She loved her family very much and spending time with them.

She is predeceased by her first husband, Gene Bratcher Sr.; one son, Matthew "Matt" Wilson Bratcher; one daughter, Jeanne Gunter; and one brother, Tommy Bunce.

She is survived by her husband of the home of sixteen years, Tommy Sutherland Jr.; children, Gene Bratcher Jr. (Kristi), daughter in law Kathy R. Bratcher, Tommy "Trey" Sutherland III; Courtney Sutherland Moore (Darrin); one sister, Winifred B Williams; ten grandchildren, Anna Bratcher Stanley (Jonathan), Madison Bratcher Martin (Jacob), Abby Bratcher, Claire Bratcher, Matthew Bratcher, Gavin Moore, Colin Moore, Chloe Moore, Madison Smart, Isabella Sutherland, and Chase Gunter; one great grandchild, Mayson Martin and many other family and friends who will miss her.

Graveside Services will be held 2pm Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Graham Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Covia Stanley and Rev. John Holmes officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside

Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund 4686 Old Reaves Ferry Road. Conway, SC 29526

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