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OBITUARY
Amelda Rutherford
OCTOBER 26, 1937 – OCTOBER 28, 2021
Amelda Rutherford, age 84, of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Amelda was born October 26, 1937 in St. James, Montego Bay, Jamaica and graduated from Hampton.
Amelda is survived by her spouse, Wilbert Smith; her son Clifford Victor Simon Rutherford; her brother Carlton Grant, her sister Sislyn Eccles, her sister Edris Scott, her sister Velma Campbell and her sister Geraldine Grant Green; her grandson Clifford Rutherford Jr., her granddaughter Cherrise Rutherford, her grandson Curtis Rutherford, her grandson Michael Rutherford and her grandson Calvin Rutherford.
Amelda Worked as a baker at Butter Crest Bakery. She was a member of the Houston International Seventh Day Adventists and was passionate about being an usher.
A funeral service for Amelda will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park, 2454 S Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77077. A graveside service will occur Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A reception will occur Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 2454 S Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77077.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofeternalpeace.com for the Rutherford family.
- FAMILY
- Wilbert Smith, Spouse
- Clifford Victor Simon Rutherford, Son
- Clifford Rutherford Jr., Grandson
- Cherrise Rutherford, Granddaughter
- Curtis Rutherford, Grandson
- Michael Rutherford, Grandson
- Calvin Rutherford, Grandson
- Carlton Grant, Brother
- Sislyn Eccles, Sister
- Edris Scott, Sister
- Velma Campbell, Sister
- Geraldine Grant Green, Sister
Services
LIVESTREAM SERVICE
Funeral Service
November 13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CHAPEL OF ETERNAL PEACE AT FOREST PARK
2454 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77077
Graveside Service
November 13
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FOREST PARK WESTHEIMER CEMETERY
12800 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077
Reception
November 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CHAPEL OF ETERNAL PEACE AT FOREST PARK
2454 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77077