Flora F. Rutledge
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Flora Fay Rutledge, 91, formerly of West Caln prior to moving to Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community in Narvon in 2016, died peacefully at Zerbe Sisters. She was the beloved wife of late Bruce C. Rutledge with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Flora was born in Bloomsburg, PA and grew up on the family farm on Savage Hill in Rohrsburg, Columbia County, PA. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Clyde Rhone and Stella Blanche Rhone and one of six children; five sisters and one brother, all preceded her in death. She attended Millville High School and graduated in 1950. She met her future husband Bruce Rutledge while he was in the US Navy and after marriage, the couple moved to the Coatesville area of Chester County where Bruce worked at Lukens Steel Company. Flora held various part time jobs, but eventually became a homemaker. She loved cooking, growing flowers, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville and served in the “Women of Trinity”.
Flora is survived by Deborah F. Deets (wife of Lawrence Deets) of Downingtown, PA; two sons, David B. Rutledge of Mount Joy, PA and James A. Rutledge (husband of Karla Rutledge) of Coatesville, PA; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 12:30pm with a memorial service following at 1:30pm at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 104 S. Village Ave., Exton, PA 19341. Interment will be held immediately after the service at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, 852 Hopewell Rd, Downingtown, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community, 2499 Zerbe Rd, Narvon, PA 17555.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
The passing of Flora
With sincere condolences on the passing of your dearest mother, Flora. We knew so much about her strong and loving spirit, especially in these last few days, through our CFC Brother, David. We held her in our prayers and thanked God for all she did to make this world a better and kinder place. Farewell dear Flora, God Speed.
Sister Anna Pruett, CFC
Condolences for Aunt Flora
My sincere condolences to all the family, she was a wonderful mother and aunt and will be missed. She and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.love to all.
Flora Rutledge
Meeting Flora in her twilight gave all of us a glimpse of the spunky lady. She showed truly brave acceptance in her final months. She is where she wanted to be and not suffering any longer. God's blessings to your family.
Our prayerful condolences.
David,
Sandra joins me in prayerfully holding you in our love as we share in your sorrow while feeling the heartbreak of losing our son Alton this week. We truly know how you must feel the loss of a beloved family like your dear mother. We read her beautiful obituary here. May our Lord Jesus whom you faithfully follow and serve be your comforting Saviour and constant companion.
Stan and Sandra Imboden.
Our love to All
Dear David and Deborah, please accept our sincerest sympathies on the passing of your mother. Flora will always be one of our fondest memories of the Trinity family. Pat especially remembers her ability to organize the kitchen volunteers when the Women of Trinity used to hold the annual spaghetti fundraiser. Please let Kim, Kristen, Jennifer, Nicole, Stephanie and all the others know how great it was to know their grandmother. Praying that the Lord lifts you through this time of grief.
Remembering Flora
Our sincere condolences to all the family, Flora (Grandma Flora) as my kids called her was a beautiful soul. We will always have fond memories of our stay at the cabin. Rest in Peace, Flora. It warms our heart knowing you’ve been reunited with Granpa Bruce. ❤️