Holly Elizabeth Sutton of Shenandoah County Virginia, left this Earth on Wednesday February 22, 2023. As per her wishes, she passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78.

Holly was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Nettie Sutton, of Long Valley NJ, as well as her loving son Russell Haberstroh.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Haberstroh of Front Royal VA; son, Brian Haberstroh and wife Amy of Fairfax VA; and son, Aaron Haberstroh and wife Melissa of New Market VA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, who all knew her as GiGi; three sisters, and many nieces and nephews, who called her their friend.

Holly was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1944 in Somerville NJ.  The spiritual meaning of the name Holly is eternal life and resilience. How blessed to be born on a holy day and have eternal life!

Everyone that knew her could agree that Holly was very resilient.  She worked hard to raise her four children. She was strong, steadfast, and led by example.  Holly’s caring and empathic nature flowed over to her work as well. She was employed as a CNA for many years at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons NJ.

Holly loved to garden and delighted in her flowers. She enjoyed camping and found great joy in cooking for her family.

Spending time with her children and grandchildren, was her favorite thing to do.  Holly also loved to laugh and share time with her sister, Harriet Cryan, who was her rock, as well as her lifelong friend, Janice Deleski.  Holly will be deeply missed by all who loved her.