Martha Bell Rutledge
March 28, 1931 ~ June 20, 2011
Martha Bell Jones Rutledge passed away at home June 20, 2011 from an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1931 in Frankfort, Kentucky but was a life-long resident of Glasgow. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Donald Rutledge. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Nina Jones and the sister of William Beaty Jones and Mary Jane Jones. She and her husband were publisher and editor of the Glasgow Republican following the death of her father. She was a founding partner along with her husband of The Print Shop in Glasgow. She was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Glasgow and sang in the choir, which she loved for many years. She was a close friend to many and was known for her quick wit, kind humor and gentle touch. She is survived by her children Nina Moran(Chuck), Philip Rutledge(Sara), Jane Rutledge (Phyllis), and Paul Rutledge(Suzie). She is also survived by her grandchildren Sarah Moran, Kate Spurling, Elizabeth Moran, Will Rutledge, Matthew Rutledge, Chris Rutledge, Emilie Rutledge and Adam Rutledge and one great granddaughter Georgia Moretti and many dear friends. Visitation will be from 5 -8 p.m. at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and from 9 – 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Glasgow on June 22, 2011. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the First Christian Church in Glasgow. Burial will be at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to your favorite charity.
Jane -I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
When I think of Aunt Martha, I think of sunshine, laughter, beauty and love…this was what you saw when you were with her…we will miss her. Hugs to all of you.
Becky
Phillip, so sorry for your loss.
Jane – Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She will live on forever in your hearts.
Phillip, Sara and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Even though I’d never met her, she had to be one special lady to have raised a family such as yours. My deepest condolences go out to you all and may the good Lord above wrap his arms around you all and lead you through this difficult time and in the days ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with all the family during this time of sorrow and the difficult days ahead.
Nina, please know that you have been on my mind contantly from the moment I read your message. I ache for you as I know what you are going through. Take your time through this grief, my friend, and remember that your Mama will always be with you and know that she is definitely in a better place where you will see her again one day. I love you and miss you so very much.
To The Rutledge Family: Extending sincere sympathy. Mrs. Rutledge was one of those folks that I always enjoyed meeting on the sidewalk or in a store. She always had a smile to share! She always asked about others and always asked me about the homeless cats and dogs at the shelter. She usually had a story to tell me about her grand-dogs. She loved her family very much. She is another bright shining star in heaven.
Dear Donald and all the family,
Martha Bell was always in our family book of friends and will be missed, but know she is in a glorious place where, hopefully we will all meet once again. What a reunion we will have then. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you, today, tomorrow and always.
to all the Rutledges–love and prayers for you during this time. I just know Martha Bell and God are dancing in the streets of heaven. Keep her in your hearts and her beautiful inspiring spirit will continue to enrich our world. Much love to all of you.
Hey Jane – Just heard about your Mom…I was saddened to hear this…but she is in such a better place. She is such Christian woman!
My favorite story about your Mom is the one with the “Peeping Tom”…and she went out after him with the frying pan…that’s your Mom! No fear! Such an inspiration she is…Love to you and yours!
Shirley!
Peace and love and strength to you all.. I am recovering from knee replacement. You know myy love and thoughts are with each of you.LOL
Phillip an Sara just want to say you are in my prayers i only met your Mom a few time but she made you feel she had known you all your life may the Lord be by your side give the boys a big hug for me my God bless an be with you all
To all of you Ruthledge children: I am the granddaughter of Minnie B. Pedigo, you all my not remember her but several years ago when you were all younger and still at home, my grandmother babysat with you kids. She came to your house and kept you all. I am not sure if it was all of you or maybe just part of you, but I remember her working there because my mother would take her to your alls home alot of the times, and then there was times she would walk to your house. You on lived on the corer of Davis st. and I am not sure of the name of the other street that ran in front of your alls home. OK anyways, I just wanted to extended my sympathy to you all for the loss of your Mother. My grandmother passed away in 2001, she was 89 years old and was in the nursing home at Glenview. She would have come to the funeral just for you kids, she was just that way.I hope maybe you all can remember her, but I just wanted you to know this and that she would have come to the funeral home if she was still here with us. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all in this time of loss in your lives. Janice Peden
To you and your whole family, Jane. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember your mother always with much love, affection and peace. God Bless.
I am so sorry about the loss of Martha. She put up a fight like we all knew she would. She was such a delight to talk to when at the Print Shop or out eating dinner. She was so spirited. She will be missed by many.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Rutledge family. I have fond memories growing up on North Green St with Martha Bell and Donald as our neighbors. She was so sweet to come to Mom’s funeral and I will never forget her wonderful smile. May god bless you during this difficult time.
To the Rutledge family – so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother, Martha Bell. May the Grace of our Lord and your wonderful memories sustain you now and the days ahead.
To the Rutledge Family,… I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, Marthe Bell. My thoughts and prayers go out to ALL of you … She always had a wonderful smile and would always speak to everyone…May God bless each of you and help you through this very difficult time .. She will truly be missed by everyone that knew her…
I just heard about your loss. I am so sorry. She was such an original character. You never had to wait long to find out what her opinion was. I really enjoy people like that; she was always a delight to talk to and I usually learned something that I didn’t know by talking to her. She loved her family deeply and I hope that that thought gives you some comfort at this time.
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that the pain of losing your mom is deeply felt. I will be praying for you and your family during these next few days. God Bless, Jane
Phillip, So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Nina,
Just wanted you and your family to know that we are thinking of you and prayers of comfort. Your mom was a lovely person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Donald and family, we are so sorry to hear of Martha Bell’s passing. This life is as a moment, a passing breath of our total life.
We completely enjoyed having a few dinner outings with you and Martha Bell when we were visiting in Glasgow.
I can remember some about Martha Bell before high school. She would work in Mr. and Mrs. Jones newspaper office about the middle of the south side of the square. I spent a lot of time at my grandmothers grocery store on South Green Street across the street from Bradford’s Hardware. Then there are the fond memories of Glasgow High School times. Martha Bell and I were in the same class.
May you be comforted by God and your memories.
Douglas Smith
Donald, Nina, and Phillip
Martha was always such a friendly and kind person. Our deepest sympathy in your loss.
We are sure that she will be singing in the angel choir.
May God wrap his arms tightly around you during this difficult period.