Ruby M. Sutherland, 77, of Bulls Horne Rd. wife of the late John W. Sutherland died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Edgefield, SC to the late Leo and Bertha Shull Minor. Mrs. Sutherland was an avid gardener and enjoyed being outside and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Bernard of Atlanta, GA., four sons, Harold E. McConnell of McCormick, SC., Jimmy L. McConnell of Plum Branch, SC., Carl L. McConnell, and David Sutherland both of Abbeville, SC, three brothers, Leonard Minor of Whispering Pines, NC., Calvin Minor of Oxford, NC., and Bobby Minor of Robbins, NC, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday, August 15, 2004 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Carl L. McConnell, 482 Bulls Horne Rd. Abbeville, SC. Online condolences may be sent to the Sutherland family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Sutherland family.