809 La Clede Street, Bellmead, TX 76705

Naomi Chris Sutherland
October 9, 1932 - July 18, 2017

Naomi Chris Sutherland

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Naomi "Chris" Sutherland, age 84, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Mark Huffhines officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 21st at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Chris was born October 9, 1932 in Fairfield, Texas, the daughter of Archie R. and Hattie G. (Casey) Giles. She married Melvin Sutherland July 14, 1951 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2011. She was a homemaker and a resident of McLennan County since 1948. Chris was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Catherine and Margaret.

Chris is survived by her children and spouses, Terry and Teresa Sutherland of Tomah, Wisconsin, Carolyn Sutherland of Riesel, Mike Sutherland of Bellmead and George and Belinda Sutherland of Georgetown; grandchildren, Christi, Kayla, T.J., Joey, Juleah, David, Shane, Christopher, Toby and Shandy; sixteen great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Providence Hospice Place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com

Visitation
Friday, July 21, 2017
6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX  76705
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Service
Graveside
Saturday, July 22, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Waco Memorial Park
6623 So IH 35
Waco, TX  76706
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Interment
Waco Memorial Park
6623 S. IH 35
Waco, TX  76706
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Condolences(13)

  1. James Karl
    My deepest sympathy to you're family. I knew your mother for many years when I was Fire Chief in Bellmead. She will be missed.
  2. Cathy Bottoms Groppe
    Please accept my deepest of sympathies on the loss of your mother. Our families go way back and I will always remember your mother with her long dark hair, jeans and boots but mostly her beautiful eyes and sweet smile. May your beautiful memories of her ease the pain that comes with loosing a mother.
  3. Donna Adair
    Chris was such a sweet lady.She had the softest voice and always so glad to see us.I was a distant kin ,by a marriage, but will still miss her.Love to Sutherland family.Donna
  4. Sue & Steve Jones
    Sorry for your loss. Made donation to American Cancer Society in Naomi's memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
  5. Brenda (Unger) Black
    I am so sorry for your loss. Christina was always a kind, sweet and quiet spoken lady. I know there is a great celebration in heaven awaiting her with her family. God bless the family.
  6. Donna (Blankenship) Andrews
    So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all during this sad time.
  7. Judy Sisk
    I will always remember her beauty, and her deep love for her family. I will always miss her. She took a piece of my heart that will never heal. I will see her again on the other side. I love each of you, you all mean alot to me. My prayers as you go thru this painful time.
  8. Becky bilnoski
    So sorry for your loss... Prayers for peace and strength... My heart is heavy... Hugs
  9. Carla Patton
    Tucker and I send our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. Please know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Kindest regards, Carla Patton
  10. Ron & Pam Poston
    So very sorry for y'alls loss. She was a sweet kind woman. Sorry Ron & I cannot be there. I know she will be missed by all. Please express our sympathy to the family. Pam Gilmore-Poston.
  11. Theresa pickens
    Wish I could be there to tell her goodbye in person💔 My thoughts and prayers are with all of y'all during this time of sorry. Chris will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her and her kindness🌹
  12. connie silver
    Another great Bellmead lady gone. Love to all of you. I feel like I've known you all, for all of your lives. You are in my thoughts. You have a great Mom, she's just changed her address!!
    Love,
    Connie
  13. Amber Sutherland
    The heart that your mother had for others is a rare gift to the many people who had the privilege to know her and be blessed by her. She will be truly missed.
    Jeff & Amber Sutherland
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