1949 – 2026

Georgia Gail Sutton, 76, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by loving members of her family.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert O. and Elizabeth D. Sutton. She is survived by her husband, George C. Ripley Jr.; brother, Charles “Chuck” Sutton; sister, June Sutton Klink; daughter, Georgia Painter; son, Kris Selph; grandchildren, Liz and Connor, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her stepsons, Erick Edwards (Julia) and Alex Ripley, and her stepdaughter, Sarah Ripley (Chris), plus step-grandsons, Evan, Cole, Logan and Ben.

Gail was born on August 26, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia. She attended schools in Mathews, Virginia, graduating in 1967. Gail loved horseback riding, and was active in both the softball and basketball teams all through high school. She received her nursing degree in 1999, actually attending the Rappahannock Community College nursing program with her daughter Georgia. Gail worked for the Riverside Health System for 30+ years as a lab technician and Registered Nurse.

Gail’s loves, besides her family, included ANY beach with sand, reading, baseball games, and travel.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Peter Zullo for his many years of providing compassionate, outstanding care to Gail.

Private memorial services will be held in the future, at some of the various beaches that gave her so much joy throughout her life.