RUTLEDGE, LUCILLE ELIZABETH - Washington County, Arkansas | LUCILLE ELIZABETH RUTLEDGE - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Lucille Elizabeth RUTLEDGE

Fairview Memorial Gardens (Fayetteville) Cemetery
Washington County,
Arkansas

Browne
US Army Corps
World War II
February 28, 1916 - July 21, 2013

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Times
Thursday, July 25, 2013

KENEDY, Texas — Browne Powell (B.P.) Rutledge, 97, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully on July 21, 2013. The youngest of seven children, he was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in Kenedy, Texas, to William James Rutledge and Fannie (Calvert) Rutledge.

Growing up he learned the cattle ranching business from his father, a second generation Texas rancher, and he worked with livestock throughout his life, as he always loved ranching. He graduated from Kenedy High School and from Draughon's Business College in San Antonio.

During WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps, stationed in New Guinea. After the war, he made his career at the Post Office, where he worked for more than 40 years and served as Assistant Postmaster.

R.P. married the love of his life, Lucille (Bandy) Carlstrom, on Aug. 5, 1948, in San Antonio. They moved to Kenedy, where they raised their three children, Gloria, Jack, and Duane. B.P. was a devoted and involved father. He had a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ and taught Sunday School for many years.

Upon his retirement in 1980, he and Lucille moved to Fayetteville, where B. P. remained very active. He pursued his love of gardening and became a Master Gardener, he traveled with Lucille, and he served at Second Mile Ministries and as a deacon at Northeast Baptist Church.

B.P. was a happy man who loved to joke and had an infectious laugh. Everyone who met him liked him. Although he was a rugged cowboy, he was one of the kindest and gentlest people you could meet. He cherished his family and was expressive in his love for them. He was a tireless worker, even into his old age, and he was a servant—especially in recent years to his dear wife of nearly 65 years.

B.P. is survived by his daughter, Gloria Mills and her husband, Bill, of Fayetteville; his sons, Dr. John Rutledge and his wife, Dr. Amparo Villablanca, and Duane Rutledge, all of Sacramento, Calif.; his grandson, Scott Mills and his wife, Jennifer of Springdale, Ark.; his granddaughter, Kristen Hodskins and her husband, Kent, of Fayetteville; five great-grandchildren, Lila, Charlotte and Barrett Mills of Springdale and Aidan and Patrick Hodskins of Fayetteville; as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

B.P. is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, who died recently on May 26; his parents; his sisters, Bessie Bee Holchak, Alice Kathryn Butler, Abbie Gail David and Fay Byrd; and his brothers, Will Jay Rutledge and Jack Rutledge.

The visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville, on today, July 25, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 1728 E. Mission Blvd, Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Second Mike Ministries at UBC.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Lucille
September 26, 1913 - May 26, 2013

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Times
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

FAYETTEVILLE - Lucille Elizabeth Rutledge, 100, Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on May 26, 2013. Lucille was born on Sept. 26, 1913, in Yancey, Texas, to John and Adelaide (Burgin) Bandy.

Her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated from Brackenridge High School. Lucille had a keen sense for finances, and at age 15 began working for S.H. Kress and Company, the first of several bookkeeping jobs she held throughout her life.

She married Wallace Carlstrom on Jan. 31, 1942. She gave birth to her first child, Gloria, one month after Wallace's untimely death in 1944 during military service.

Lucille was blessed to wed again, marrying Browne "B.P." Rutledge on Aug. 5, 1948, in San Antonio. In addition to Gloria, they had two sons, Jack and Duane, and were happily married for nearly 65 years.

B.P. and Lucille raised their children in Kenedy, Texas, where Lucille became a leader in many community organizations and was named "Woman of the Year" in 1973.

Her focus, however, was her faith in God and serving her family. She had come to have a life-changing experience of Jesus Christ, and she devoted much of her life to helping others know and understand the Gospel for themselves by teaching Sunday school, leading Bible studies and prayer groups. At home Lucille was a skilled cook, seamstress, financial manager and was involved in all her children's activities.

In 1986, Lucille and B.P. moved to Fayetteville in order to live near their grandchildren (and later great-grandchildren), who affectionately called her "Memom." They were her delight and she always found creative ways to be playful with them. She had a gift for making those around her feel loved and special.

She also retained a sharp memory and quick wit throughout her nearly 100 years. She was a strong and joyful woman to the end of her life.

Lucille is survived by her husband, Browne Rutledge, of Fayetteville; daughter, Gloria Mills and her husband, Bill, of Fayetteville; son, Dr. John Rutledge and his wife, Dr. Amparo Villablanca, of Sacramento, Calif.; son, Duane Rutledge, also of Sacramento; grandson, Scott Mills and his wife, Jennifer, of Springdale, Ark.; granddaughter, Kristen Hodskins and her husband, Kent, of Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Aldan and Patrick Hodskins of Fayetteville and Lila, Charlotte and Barrett Mills of Springdale; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; her sisters, Willa "Bill" Nuemann, Lois Jones,
Earia Bandy and Gladys Bandy (who died in infancy); her brother, Wayne Bandy; and her sister, Lorayne Bandy.

The visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville on Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 1728 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Contributed on 11/22/17 by judyfrog
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Submitted: 11/22/17 • Approved: 11/24/17 • Last Updated: 11/27/17 • R1203078-G1203077-S3

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