Ernestine Sult, also known as Tina or Teeny, Age 79, died August 29, 2023 at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born March 29, 1944 to Ernest Lee and Lorina Sage Hackler, who proceeded her in death. Others that proceeded her in death, brother Roger Hackler, and her twin brother Ernest "Buckeye" Hackler, companion of 20 years Jimmy Boyles, and her best friend forever, Linda Hilton.

Her hobbies included bowling and spending time with family.

She is survived by her Son, Tony Sult of Rural Retreat, Daughter Sabrina King and husband Steve of Rural Retreat. Her 2 grandsons that were her world and her reason for living, Drew Sult and wife Kaytlin, Chance King and friend Abby Arnold all of Rural Retreat. Special Niece, like a daughter Lori Rhodes and husband Jerry. Other nieces and nephews also survive. Most precious aunts and uncles, Lauretta and June Smith, Clara Hodge, Nina Blessing, and Porter Sage. Many special Cousins. Special friends Sandy and Clyde King, Diane Phipps and family, Alicia and Jason Terry and family, Alan and Becky Rouse and family.

She loved all children and many times; said she was like the old lady that lived in the shoe with so many children she didn't know what to do. Nurturing and loving children is what she loved best. She was known to many as Momma T or Granny Tina. She was always willing to give advice, regardless if you agreed or not. She truly was one in a million and so loved by all.

Pall Bearers - Drew Sult, Chance King, Colton Terry, Connor Privett, Cade Rouse, Carter Rouse, Brady Smith and Zack Sprouse

Honorary Pallbearers – Jerry Rhodes, Josh Hackler, Terry Fields, Alan "Gator" Schappacher.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Lindsey Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM in the Lindsey Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jacob Vanover officiating, and Speakers Alan Rouse, Tim Pratt.

Burial will be held Friday 2:00 P.M. September 1, 2023 at Mountain View Cemetery family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations St Judes Children's Hospital or Shriner's Children Hospital.

Thanks to Wythe County Community Hospital, for the tender, loving care through the years, so many staff became like family to her, Hospice of SWVA, Circle Home Care, Dr. Lacy, Rickell and staff at Blue Ridge Family Medicine and her numerous Facebook friends.

Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA is serving the Sult family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at:  www.highlandfuneralservice.com