Joy Lou Rutherford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joy Lou Rutherford of Bay City, Texas, born in Luling, Texas, who passed away on June 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robin Thomas Dye and Gladys Flossie New Dye; her sisters, Oneita Odom (Richard), Velda Grey (Joe) and Doris Matthews (Bobby); and her husband Damon Wray Rutherford, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Rhonda Y. Walker (Mark) of Borger, TX, Damon W. Rutherford, Jr. (Debra) of Renton, WA, Pamela K. Colkitt (Dean) of Goose Creek, SC and Trina M. Kilbride (Robert) of Bay City; her grandchildren, Mark A. Walker, Jr., Rachel A. Walker, Katherine A. Rutherford, Alisha N. Milton (Ryan), Kameron C. Kilbride, Kayden M. Kilbride, Dawn M. Terzulli (Damon) and Angela C. Carnicom (Andrew); and her great grandchildren, Ava Mae, Maddilyn Olivia, Katie Jean Terzulli of Andrew, Carnicom, Jr. and Eleanor Joy Milton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest House Food Ministry; 2204 Nichols Ave.; Bay City, TX 77414.
