Mary Rutter Obituary
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Mary was born March 29, 1957, in Athens, Ohio to Marion Pickett and Mary McDonald Pickett. She was a Christian, attended local churches; and loved singing, dancing, and cooking food.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Joseph Rutter Sr.; children, Joseph (Robin Freeman) Rutter Jr of Glouster, Simon (Brandy Lowers) Rutter of Nelsonville, and Anna (General West) Rutter of Stewart; grandchildren, Olivia Anderson, Ryan West, Christopher Rutter, LeeAnn Barnhouse, Marie Barnhouse, Aria, Jacob, Charity, and Garrett; sisters, Sandra Carpenter of Jacksonville and Sue Brooks of Nelsonville; and brother, Mitch Pickett of Ashville, NC.
Mary was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City, Ohio.
Calling hours will be observed 11am – 1pm Tuesday September 9, 2025.
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