Joyce Rutledge, age 88, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born on January 22, 1936, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Samuel C. Rutledge Jr. and Modelle Perkins Rutledge.
Joyce devoted 35 years of her professional life to Nabisco in Beaumont, where she became a cherished member of the team. Later she dedicated herself to volunteer work at St. Elizabeth Hospital, offering her time and compassion to those in need. Her kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Modelle Rutledge, and her siblings, Sam, Albert, Otis, and Jean. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her devoted sisters, Jeannine Burkett and Janice Richard, both of Vidor, TX, who deeply cherish the memories they have shared with her.
A graveside service to honor and celebrate Joyce’s remarkable life will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to join in remembering Joyce and reflecting on the many ways she enriched their lives.
Joyce’s warm spirit and loving nature will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will live on through the countless lives she touched
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