Juanita Faye Vaughan Sutphin of Galax, VA passed away peacefully at Twin County Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's and COVID-19. She was born on September 10, 1932. She is safely resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was joined by her beloved family and friends who have already made it safely home. Juanita worked for this reward all of her life and even with the struggle with Alzheimer's, she never forgot her family and she never lost her faith in her Lord. She would tell others that Jesus was her best friend. She loved the preaching, singings, playing Bingo, activities, games, etc. at Waddell Nursing Home and would lift her hands and praise the Lord during the services. Juanita loved her family and friends, but most of all, she loved Jesus. Her laughter was contagious and her smile could light up any room she was in. She was also loved by all who knew her.

Juanita worked at Hanes Knitwear/Sara Lee for 30+ years until her retirement. After a short break, she went back to work for Sara Lee as a housekeeper. She became a resident of Waddell Nursing Home in June of 2011 and developed a deep love for her Waddell Family, especially those who made her "sammiches" for her.

She is survived by her son and wife, Rick and Pam Sutphin of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Pat Sutphin Williams of Mooresville, NC and daughter and husband, Martha and Eddie Baumgardner of Galax, VA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Darah and Josh Patterson of Spartanburg, SC; Tori and Jason Keefer of Spartanburg, SC and Courtney Williams of Mooresville, NC. Great-grandchildren, Rylann (little Ry Ry) Simmons and Coleson Dion of Mooresville, NC; Charlie, Richard, William and Henry Patterson and Caroline and Gwen Keefer of Spartanburg, SC, as well as a sister, Ann Bobbitt of Galax, VA. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Mildred Vaughan of Galax, VA; brother-in-law, Guy Edwards of Woodlawn, VA; cousins, nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends, including two of her special friends, Linda Sue Vaughan Reeves and Ethel Mae McKenzie, both of Galax, VA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Sutphin; daughter, Sandra Sutphin; parents, Radley and Sally Patton Vaughan; siblings, Addie Bobbitt, Clinton Vaughan, Ilene Widner and Mag Crowder.

A private, graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Church in Fries, VA on Sunday, June 28 ^th at 1:00 PM. Officiating minister will be Brother Tony Vaughan. The service will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fries Church Of God Of Prophecy, 379 Winding Road, Fries, VA 24330 or to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fries, VA c/o Mary and Donald Taylor, 14 Firestone Road, Fries, VA.

The family will receive friends at the home of Martha and Eddie Baumgardner, 116 Northview Street, Galax, VA. Please be advised due to COVID-19, the family welcomes anyone who would like to visit, but we want you to use your own judgment and do what you feel would be best for your safety and protection. We will certainly understand.

Juanita's family would like to express a deep appreciation to Waddell Nursing Home, Twin County Regional Hospital and Hillsville Nursing Home for the care you provided for her. We would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Osei Bonsu for taking such good care of mom and for always going the extra mile. She was very blessed to have all of you in her life.