Sister Suzanne Buthod died on Feb. 28, 2022, in Union Hospital. She was born on Oct. 24, 1929 in Fort Worth, TX to Victor and Louise Brightman Buthod and was baptized Suzanne Louise. Sister Suzanne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1949 and received the name Sister Mary Judith. She professed Final Vows on Aug.15, 1956. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and an MA in religion from Manhattanville College. Of her 73 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered in education for 23 years in Indiana and Illinois schools. She taught at Schulte High School from 1969 to 1974. For three of those years at Schulte, she taught only part time and served as Director of Novices. In 1975, she began pastoral work in Evansville, at St. Boniface Church and in several diocesan offices where her duties included religious education for people with special needs and marriage tribunal work. She later served as pastoral associate at Holy Rosary and St. Patrick parishes in Indianapolis. In 1988, she began eleven years of service with the Edmundite Southern Missions in Alabama as an outreach minister to the economically poor. In 2000, she officially retired and moving to Indianapolis, she continued to minister to the poor and to people with special needs. Having returned to the motherhouse in 2004, she volunteers in multiple ministries, including St. Ann Clinic, the Federal Penitentiary, Providence Food Pantry, and Helping Hands. Beginning in 2017, she dedicated herself totally to the ministry of prayer. Leaving active ministry was very difficult for Sister Suzanne. She loved being with people and derived great energy from joining with others to serve those in need. In all her ministries, she formed long-lasting relationships. Even in her decline, she was a compassionate presence to all, family, staff, guests, and her sisters. Sister Suzanne is survived by nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by two brothers, James Buthod and John Buthod; and a sister, Harriet (Sissie) McCool. The wake is on Wednesday, March 9, beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Johnson presiding. Guests are welcome but a mask must be worn. Burial is in the cemetery of the Sisters of Providence. DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory assisted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876.