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JoAnne RUTLEDGE Obituary
Born October 30, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, to James and Barbara Rutledge. Passed away September 12, 2021, age 63. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Michaelle Joanna Dewberry, one grandson Aiden Stewart, her father James Rutledge, one brother Terry Rutledge, one sister
Belinda Rutledge Brown
(Gregory), nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held
Friday, September 17, 2021, from 11am until time of service, 12:30 p.m. at Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel (Dayton), 4882 Germantown Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45417, Rev. Timothy Newkirk, Officiating/Eulogist. Professional services entrusted to Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel. Donaldjordanmemorialchapel.com.
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Bonnie Arnold
November 22, 2025
Joanne was my childhood friend. I moved to Atlanta over 40 years ago and I often wondered about her and tried to find her but was unsuccessful. I just learned about her passing from another childhood friend. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. May my childhood friend rest in eternal peace. Rest Well...
HENRIETTA JONES
September 9, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Phil Stitzinger
September 24, 2021
JoAnne was a remarkable person who will be sorely missed. It was such a joy working with her over the past six years. My thoughts and prayers are with JoAnne and her loved ones during this time of healing.
Annise Pruitt-Anderson
September 20, 2021
Remembering JoAnn from elementary school and the neighborhood. To the family lifting you all in prayer.
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Sandra Hardwick
September 17, 2021
"Intreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee. For whither thou goest, I will go, and where thou lodgest, I will lodge. Thy people shall be my people and thy God, my God. Where thou diest I will die and there I will be buried. The Lord do so to me. And more also, If aught but death part thee and me. "
Sandra Hardwick
September 17, 2021
I have lovingly known Joanne since September 1999 and am blessed beyond words she came into my life. She was my Security counterpart who worked in the Division office at the time I was hired in the security role in Huntington. She was a patient teacher and grew to be my Mentor and friend. As I now look back at all those years we were together as co-workers and friends, all I can say is THANK YOU. Because of you and your wonderful spirit and loving heart, I don't have to move forward in life empty hearted. Thankful.
God Bless the family and friends.....take comfort knowing you will see her again some day. I love you all.
Rev. Gregory & Judy Parker
September 16, 2021
Dear Rutledge Family,
Joanne is a friend from the days of my childhood. She expressed the most kindest & loving remarks at the Memorial Services of my Brother, Tonny Couzens. She recalled his smile in the days of their youth and today I´m remembering hers as well along with her wonderful spirit of Love to match. We are heartbroken for your family in the profound loss you´re enduring of Mother Barbera & Sister Jo´. It´s seemingly more than the heart can bear, BUT GOD May the Love of God surround you, His Comfort keep you and that He gives you Peace that passes all understanding.
Prayers to all, Greg & Judy Parker
Maryam Foster
September 16, 2021
May the loving memory, words of wisdom and acts of kindness that she shared be forever treasured in the hearts of those she touched.
Henrietta Jones
September 16, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jay Klinger - Nashville District
September 15, 2021
Words can not express the loss both personal and professional. She was a friend, she was a colleague for nearly 12 years. She has touch the hearts of so many, and kick some butts too. She was courageous. She was a sister in Christ, doing Gods work and he has called her home. With selfish sorrow I wish her back to share a smile, a laugh and a hug. The tears are a painful symbol of the fond memories that will live on until I see you again.
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