Guida Lavern Smithers Sutphin
Guida Lavern Smithers Sutphin, age 92 of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her son’s home. Born March 6, 1933 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Richard Smithers & Blanche Virginia Smithers. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Venice and Hoyt Smithers and sister Dawn Garwood.
She was a member of Grace Ministries Church of God of Prophecy in Pulaski, Virginia her entire life. She shared her love for Jesus with everyone. Secondly to her love of God, was her immense love for her family. She fiercely loved her son Dickie with all her heart, they share a special bond that will never be broken. To know her was to love her, she was the strength and center of her family. She loved everyone she met. She touched the lives of so many in her community through 65 years of service in the grocery store business, most recently at Guida’s Market.
Guida is survived by her
Son – Richard “Dickie” (Linda) Sutphin – Christiansburg
Grandchildren – Richard Brian (Teeka) Sutphin – Knoxville, Michelle Sutphin (Tracy) Branner – Knoxville, Tara Sutphin (Chad) Keith – Christiansburg
Great Grandchildren – Chelsea (Kaleb), Austin, Zachary, Lauryn, Lindsey, Bentley, Skylar, Easton
Great Great Grandchildren – Emory and Caroline
Sister – Judith (Tony) Smith – Pulaski
Many beloved nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Michael Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the Bethany U.M.C. Cemetery – Austinville, VA.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM – Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Funeral Home. To sign Guida’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
May 7, 2025 @ 5:17 am
Guida’s family has surely been blessed throughout the years by the presence of this wonderful, loving, caring lady. She was truly a friend to all who met her. May you all be comforted by Our Lord and Savior, as you hide the legacy of Gudia’s life in your hearts!
May 7, 2025 @ 7:32 am
She was a very sweet lady! She will be greatly missed 😢
Rest in peace beautiful lady! 🙏
May 7, 2025 @ 9:36 am
A great friend and I will surely miss her smile and friendship. RIP .
May 8, 2025 @ 3:38 pm
I remember her well. I loved her so. Always so sweet and kind. Beautiful lady, beautiful spirit. She always greeted everyone with a smile. I have such fond memories visiting her store.
May 9, 2025 @ 10:04 pm
I have known this precious lady since I was a little girl.. I lived on east main st. and she helped Mr Aust run his store. She was beautiful lady inside out. She had the kindest heart.
May 11, 2025 @ 4:57 pm
Guida was a very special lady, she was so friendly to everyone. She lived a long life. I missed her and the store when she retired. She was very pretty.
The family is in my prayers…God Bless you all.