Christina Rene Etheridge (Rutherford), age 48, a resident of Mobile, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, closely surrounded by her loving family. Although gone entirely too soon, she will be remembered as a gentle soul with a heart of gold who fiercely and unconditionally loved her friends and family. She is survived by her devoted children, Nikki (Curtis) and TJ Etheridge (Kerry Ann); her parents, Nick and Pat Etheridge; her sisters, Cindy Houston (Winston) and Cheri Gatlin; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to name. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM from Myers Memorial Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday 12 Noon until service time at the church. Interment will be in Pine Crest West Cemetery.Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, AL.