Leona Jean Rutherford Obituary
The memory of Leona Jean Rutherford of Lake Wales, Florida, who passed away on August 1, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leona Jean Rutherford to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Leona Jean may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Wingfield and Alice Wingfield; her husband Douglas Rutherford; her children, Debra Rutherford Gann, Gerald Rutherford, Sr. and Mark Rutherford; and her grandson John Rutherford.
She is survived by: her siblings, Martha Wingfield Smith of Ohio and Leon Wingfield, Jr. of Florida; her grandchildren, David Rutherford, Jerry Rutherford, Ashley Spurgeon and Nikki Rutherford Groce; and her sister-in-law Vicki Wingfield. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.