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Ella Rutherford Obituary
PEORIA HEIGHTS - Mother Ella Mae Rutherford, 83, of Bella Vista Care Center at 1629 Gardner Lane, Peoria Heights, Ill., passed away at 6:35 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Ella was born May 3, 1925, in New Albany, Miss., to Vance and Jimmie Lee (Polk) Collins. She was raised by her grandmother, Robbie Polk. She married the love of her life, Randle Lee Rutherford on March 9, 1945, in Blue Mountain, Miss. He preceded her in death in 1999.
Ella leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving family, including three sons, Andrew (Daisy) Rutherford of New Albany, Miss., and Randle (Patricia) Rutherford and Jimmy (Cathy) Rutherford, both of Racine, Wis.; six daughters all of Peoria, Dorothy Davis, Martina Rutherford, Brenda (Charles) Stewart, Marinda Shipp, Geraldine (the Rev. Harvey) Burnett and Vanessa (Louis) Farmer; one niece whom she raised, Regina Hadley of Racine, Wis.; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who dearly loved her.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, two infants sons, one infant daughter, one brother and one sister.
She was very active at and enjoyed going to Senior World before her illness.
Ella joined Glorious Church of Jesus Christ, where she was on the Mother's board and a faithful member for more than 40 years.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Grace Apostolic Assembly, with a visitation one hour prior at 9 a.m. District Elder James Ware and Overseer Arlander Rutherford will officiate. Mother Rutherford will be laid to rest in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at 119 E. McClure Ave.
Simons Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ella Rutherford
Jewel Gallion
August 16, 2008
To The Family:
I was sorry to hear about your loss. Mother Rutherford was a great
women of God. She was my neighbor a fews years,always was quiet, love, and kind. Her life would let you know she was a women of God, and a mother to her children.
Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
God Bless,
Mary Ann Thomas -Turner
July 31, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy Smith
July 28, 2008
We thank God for a holy living woman of God.Your prayers will be missed.God bless from Pastor J.L.Smith(Killeen House of Prayer 7th Day Apostolic)
Mary Ellis and Family
July 26, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Charles Weldy
July 25, 2008
Our sincere sympathy is with all of you during these troubled times. Regardless of the wonderful times spent together, it never seems to be enough. May all of you find strength and comfort in each other as well as in the words of Christ our Savior.
Charles and LaVerne Weldy & Family
Ollie Weldy & Family
Pastor Harold B. Dawson, Jr. & Congregation
July 25, 2008
Pastor Harold B. Dawson, Jr. and the entire family of New Hope International Ministries wish to extend our heartfelt love and condolences to the family of Mother Ella Mae Rutherford. You are being remembered in our prayers that God grant you His peace which surpasseth all understanding. We humbly submit to the Will of God, our Heavenly Father.
Allison Bradley
July 25, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherie Rutherford
July 24, 2008
To the Family of Ella Mae, may God Bless & keep you in you're time of grief. Our prayers are with you.
Sherie & Corey Rutherford
Deangela(Dee-Dee) Lilly-Griffin
July 24, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debrina Lilly-Wilson
July 24, 2008
To the Rutherford family, May the blessings and the love of the Lord be your comfort in this time of grief. Your mother/grandmother was a joy to many. Oh the memories!
Much love to each of you
Eunice Rutherford
July 24, 2008
To the Rutherford Family: Be encouraged...for God said I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will see you to the end. Stay encouraged. Love you, Eunice Rutherford and family
Eunice Rutherford
July 24, 2008
To the Rutherford Family: Stay encouraged in the Lord for HE will see you thru this hour of bereavement. For He said I will never leave you nor forsake you. So stay encouraged. Love, Eunice Rutherford & Family
Pastor/District Supt. Harvey Burnett
July 24, 2008
Mother,
Thank you for feeding me when I was hungry and giving me a place to stay when I was homeless. I'll do my level best to continue to take care of your daughter (Geraldine) and 2 of your blessed granchildren (Jeauvon and Aaliyah) that God allowed us to have and and blessed them to be able to know you.
Save some "shoutin' ground" for me up there...I look forward to seein' you, Cousin Pig, Mother Hazel and all of yall again after a while.
With Love Always,
Your Son-In-Law (and otherwise)
Deanna paul
July 24, 2008
sorry about the loss of this lovely woman
Bernie Rutherford
July 24, 2008
May God bless each family member and friend of Ella Mae. Her family has been a great support to me and my family. Love & Prayers,
Bernie & Mimi Rutherford
Euzetta Durflinger
July 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MINISTERS ROOSEVELT and SANDRA GIBSON
July 24, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dale & Cami Ross & Family
July 24, 2008
To Brenda and Family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Andrea Grider
July 24, 2008
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Our mother passing just weeks in between gives me great Joy and Peace just knowing they are rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and Savior. And they are enjoying each other. I pray this will bring your family peace also. Love in Christ, Andrea Grider
Anthony & Nicole Farmer
July 24, 2008
May God be with the entire family in this time of sorrow my heart felt prayers goes out to the Rutherford family.
Dawn Citchens
July 24, 2008
Family rest assure that you can lean
on our Father God for strength and understanding. He shall wipe away your tears may god bless you and keep you.
Gladys Rutherford-Tracey
July 24, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rev. John H. Lee Sr
July 24, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
claude lewis
July 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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