Deborah Lynn Rutherford, 60, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1961 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late Charles and Carolyn (Bruner) Richards. Deborah is survived by her loving children, Robert Liggett, Misty (Terry) Gould and Crystal Walden; grandchildren, Makayla, Davis, Peyton, Kaydence, Tyler and Emmylou; siblings, Diane Simmons and Virgil Richards and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rutherford Jr. Honoring the family’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.