Amber Sutherland

Amber Sutherland, age 40 (May 8, 1981), of Williamsville, went to be with her Lord Jesus on June 4, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Il.  Amber was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer, in October 2019.

Amber is survived by her daughter, Sydney Sutherland; parents, Keith and Libby Miller; grandparents, Paul and Patty Harris; step-sister, Jennifer (husband, Lucas, and son, Asher) Shelton; cousin, Paul J. (wife, Stacy, and children, Madison, Christian, and Noah) Harris; long-time boyfriend, Mike Swingle; and many other cousins and family members.

Amber was preceded in death by her uncle, Wyatt P. Harris.

Amber graduated from Williamsville High School in 1999.  She pursued her education at Lincoln Land Community College, Benedictine University, and University of Illinois Springfield (UIS).

Amber had worked for Capitol Illini Veterinary Services, Springfield Clinic, Community Action Partnership, and most recently, Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Amber loved watching her daughter play volleyball and softball.  She was an avid sports fan and especially liked football and baseball.  She also loved to attend country music concerts, shopping trips to Chicago, vacationing in Gulf Shores, AL, Pampered Chef, and her pets (her dog, Daisy, and her cats, Peyton and Cooper).  Amber attended Williamsville Christian Church.

Private graveside services will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Everyone is invited to a Celebration of Life service which will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Williamsville Christian Church.  Pastor David Beals will share a few words at 5:30 and light refreshments will be served.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Williamsville Christian Church.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.  On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.