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She was born in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elbert Dixon and Faye Sells Dixon. She was a former employee of Old Dominion Box Co.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Goad; son, Gene Goad; three brothers, Bill Dixon, Matthew Dixon and Monroe Dixon; and one sister, Helen Morris.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Wayne Rutherford of the home; one daughter, Betty Martin of Lexington, N.C.; two sons, Jimmy Goad and wife Connie of Abingdon and Wilson Goad and wife Diane of Abingdon; two grandchildren, Michael Goad and Robin Smith; one sister, Lucy Leonard of Kingsport; one brother, John Dixon of Clear Brook, Va.; three great-grandchildren; and two special brothers-in-law, Paul Rutherford and Tommy Rutherford.
Funeral services for Ethel Rutherford will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2009, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service on Monday. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Online condolences may be submitted at www.frostfuneralhome.com.
Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon, (276) 628-2131, is serving the Rutherford family
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Rhonda Dickey
May 19, 2009
Wayne, Jimmy, you are in my thoughts.
Jay & Tammy Prestly
May 18, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Clyde & Charleen Roope
May 17, 2009
Betty
Charleen and I fully understand the loss of your Mother. We are praying for you. Just remember the Lord has never made a mistake. We love you>
Clyde & Charleen
Mike&Kim Fletcher
May 17, 2009
Frog&Diana,
Just to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if you need anything just give us a call sorry for your loss.
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Allen & Sharon Smith
May 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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