Grace Cordellia Rutledge Obituary (1931 - 2023)

Grace Cordellia Rutledge, 91, of Bloomington, passed away at 3:02 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home in Bloomington. Grace was born December 28, 1931, in Danville, daughter of Fred and Eunice (Schertz) Foster. She married Herman Rutledge on January 28, 1951, in Danville. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Ruth Reardon; one granddaughter, Amanda Rutledge; three brothers Alfred Foster, Jay Foster and Harold Foster. Surviving are her three sons, Gary (Barb) Rutledge of Hudson, Paul (Annette) Rutledge of Ellsworth and Kevin (Pam Turner) Rutledge of Normal; eight grandchildren, Staci Rutledge, Beth Cogburn, Jarod (Miki) Rutledge, Zachary Rutledge, Sarah (Justin Erickson) Rutledge, Jacob Rutledge, Beth (Sean) Hall and Stephanie Tisberger; four great-grandchildren, Logan Cogburn, Quinn Hall, Keaton Hall and Taylor Pena; one brother, Roy (Martha) Foster; one son-in-law, Steve Reardon. Grace was very active in the First Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington for 74 years. Grace loved the Lord and her family, especially her grandchildren. Even when her health failed, her faith never did! She was known for her hospitality and never met a stranger and no one that came over left hungry. Her memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday July 22, 2023, At Grace Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington. Her memorial visitation will be held an hour prior at church. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. A private inurnment will be at Troyer Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene, 610 IAA Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.