MANNING - Sue Sutherland Lutz died suddenly Tuesday night April, 27, 2010. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on Feb. 4, 1950 to Richard and Marianne Blossom and was raised in Florence.
She is survived by her husband Hallett Lutz of Manning, SC, two sisters, Bonni Johnson Morrell (Mrs. Charles Morrell) of Sturgeon Bay, WI and Mary Bishop Drake (Mrs. Shawn Drake) of Columbia, SC. She was a special aunt to her niece, Anna Drake, and her nephews, Walker Johnson of Charlotte, NC and Jess Bishop of Columbia, SC. She was a stepmother for Hallett's three children, Chad and Christie Lutz of Sumter, SC, Justin Lutz also of Sumter and Maggie Lutz of Greenville, SC. She was affectionally known as Su Su to Hallet's grandchildren Travis and Zach. Her best friend of 25 years is Sharon Raffaelle of James Island, SC.
For 28 years Sue taught kindergarten, first grade, and the visually impaired, and held school psychologist positions in the South Carolina public school system. As a former Director of Special Education and again in private practice Sue worked with autism assessments and supervised applied behavioral analysis programs. Sue was a member of the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association.
She was currently devoting her time to working with parents and children in creative ways to help them adjust to developmental changes and behavioral issues.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, in The Presbyterian Church at Manning, 233 N. Brooks Street, Manning, with the Rev. Dr. William J. Holmes officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Dee Norton Lowcountry Childrens' Center. Further information is available at www.dnlcc.org
CONDOLENCES
I will be out of town at the time of Sue's service, but I wanted the family to know that Sue will be terribly missed here. Sue was such a sweet person... she had the voice of an angel. There is nothing that anyone can say to loved ones to make a sudden passing easy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And you have our deepest sympathy.
From: Mary Stone
Hallet,
I am so sorry to hear about Sue, she was a beautiful person inside and out. I know you will miss her dearly. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
Rod and Beverly
From: Beverly Ardis
~I am saddened to hear of the loss of my friend, Sue. She was a kind, compassionate, animal loving child of Abba, our Father. I pray she is resting safe in His lap. My prayers are for the family and friends who knew and loved her more!
From: Margaret
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful person.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
Ali Rogers
From: Ali Pitts Rogers
It saddens my heart to hear about the passing of Sue. We worked together at Sumter 17 where she showed her genuine concern for children. Her pleasant demeanor and smile will be missed, but she is at peace.
From: Doncella Gibson
Mr. Lutz: I am a developmental pediatrician at MUSC and worked with Sue during her tenure with the SC Early Autism Project. I admired her expertise, compassion, and friendliness. I referred a number of children to her. Sue was the only psychologist in the state who could do an autism evaluation on a kid who was also visually impaired. We have lost a great resource.
My heart hurts.
Jane Charles
From: Jane Charles, MD
To Mary and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Our family feels so blessed to have been touched by Sue's grace and wisdom. She really has done so much for our son, Rence. He truly loved her. We will cherish the blessings that we have had with her. Thank you too, Mary, for all you have done for us. We are thinking of you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Missy, Rick and Rence O'Connor
From: Missy O'Connor
Mary, Bonnie, and family,
I was in shock when I heard the news. I am so, so, sorry for your loss. I know you will truly miss her.
It's so weird as I was just speaking of her just a few days before my Mom called me.
I'm sorry I was not able to attend the services as I had obligations at work. She was such a sweet person and I feel as I have lost a family member since I feel like family to all of you.
Your Mom and Dad were so good to me all those years I worked for them. I sure do miss them too.
Take care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
