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Elsie Rutland Obituary

Elsie Narvella Rutland (Brown) Oct. 10, 1920 - Nov. 24, 2010 Resident of Oakland, CA Elsie Narvella Rutland (Brown) died Wed., Nov. 24, 2010 at the Highland Medical Center. Elsie was born in Baytown, TX on Oct. 10th, 1920. As an adult, she moved to San Francisco and worked as a nurse. She later went on to run a board and care home for the disabled in Oakland for over 40 years. Mrs. Rutland was a devout Christian and longstanding member of the East Oakland Faith Deliverance Center. This loving caregiver is survived by her husband, Frank Rutland, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Service is scheduled for Mon., Dec. 6,11:00 a.m. at East Oakland Faith Deliverance Center.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Dec. 4, 2010.

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Elsie Grandma

Donna Phillips

December 4, 2010

In lieu of flowers, the family of Ms. Rutland requests that you make a small donation to the East Bay SPCA in her name. She loved animals and always had a cat in her home! Thank you and God Bless You! https://www.eastbayspca.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=477

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