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Gloria W. Rutledge

08/27/2025 - 08/01/2025

Gloria W. Rutledge obituary, 08/27/2025-08/01/2025, Clinton, MD

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08/27/2025

DIED

08/01/2025

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Gloria Rutledge Obituary

Gloria W. Rutledge, 77, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, transitioned peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, kindness, and service. Gloria will always be remembered for her love, wisdom, and service to others.

She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. We love you forever! God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1 ESV)

A celebration of life for Gloria's life is on August 30, 2025, at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Viewing 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Celebration of Life 11 a.m.

A private interment will be held at Cheltenham National Cemetery at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 27, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Gloria Rutledge

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30

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gethsemane United Methodist Church

910 Addison Road, Capitol Heights, MD

Aug

30

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Gethsemane United Methodist Church

910 Addison Road, Capitol Heights, MD

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Bonnie DuRant

August 28, 2025

I was fortunate to be a friend of Gloria. We served together in the US Army Reserve. What a lovely and gracious lady.
LTC Ruthledge was an excellent and professional nurse and officer.

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