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Carol Rutherford Obituary
Carol Sue Bennett Rutherford passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Carol was born June 20, 1929 in Sweetwater, Texas to Noreen Daisy Cox Bennett and Wilford Edward Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew George Rutherford, Sr., January 15, 2000. They were long time residents and owners of several Mesa businesses. Survivors include, Andrew George, Jr., Cynthia Ann Toliver, Karen Sue Buechle, Carol Rita Rutherford and Justin. Additional survivors include her brother James Shattles of Colorado, 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation for a memorial park bench. Kay Buechle is accepting those donations, 41887 N. Rattlesnake Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85140. A Memorial Service planned by Carol's children is pending at Meldrum Mortuary.
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Carol R Rutherford
May 19, 2025
I miss you so much momma me and Sammy say hello
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April 23, 2023
I love you so much mommy
Carol Rutherford
April 22, 2021
I love you mom so much . miss you every day .
Carol Rutherford
October 19, 2020
I love you so much .and miss you everyday
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September 4, 2020
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September 4, 2020
I miss you everyday.
Carol Rita rutherford
September 4, 2020
My mother wash the best mother . she always thought of her children and grandchildren before herself. I miss you and love you so much.
Carol Rutherford
November 19, 2019
I miss you everyday
Carol Rutherford
September 14, 2018
I miss you everyday
Carol Rutherford
May 25, 2018
I miss you so much. My heart hurts
Melissa Toliver
May 18, 2011
Rest In Peace Grandma! You will be missed!
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