Shirley Ann Rutherford, 81, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anton and Frances Krist and was preceded in death by her husband, Duell D. Rutherford; sister, Delores McLaurin and granddaughter, Carissa Rutherford.
Shirley loved reading, gardening, cooking and ceramics. She was a former employee with Bi-Lo and had also worked as a sales representative with Avon. She was also a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church.
Survivors include her four children, Duell L. “Bo” Rutherford (Debbie), Ooltewah, TN, Thomas Rutherford (Susan), Platteville, WI, Stephen Rutherford, Ooltewah, TN, Lisa Cox (John), Edwardsburg, MI; nine grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlin, Steven, Scott, Shannon, Austin, Taylor, Andrew, and Alex; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ken McLaurin, Virginia Beach, VA and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hearth Hospice at hearthhospice.com
A funeral mass will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Manuel Perez officiating. Interment will be in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway. Please share your memories at: ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
