Sybil T. Rutherford, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022. Sybil was born on January 25, 1932 in Philadelphia, MS and was preceded in death by her husband, H. Ford Rutherford, her parents, Chester Lee and Edna Thomas Tolbert and her sister Hilda Tolbert Davis.
Sybil grew up in York, AL and worked in the grocery store/market owned by her family. She graduated from Sumter County High School in 1950 and moved to Birmingham to attend college. After graduating, her first job was with Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. where she met her future husband Ford.
Sybil and Ford married September 19, 1957 and lived in Montgomery then moved to Orlando in March, 1964.
Sybil began her banking career at Citizens National Bank in May, 1964. She would then transition through bank mergers and was promoted to Vice President of Bank of America until her retirement in 1997.
Sybil was a volunteer with Junior Achievement, Grand Avenue School, The Salvation Army and Heart of Florida United Way. While working at United Way, she was the “executive on loan” from Bank of America handling record-breaking campaigns for the City of Orlando, Orange County Government, Orange County Public Schools, Bell South and RDV Sports.
Sybil was a huge fan of both The Alabama Crimson Tide and Orlando Magic. She would be spotted at most season Magic games sporting her favorite player jerseys. In addition to sports, Sybil enjoyed attending shows at the Bob Carr and the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center over the years. She also loved to travel and explored 29 states and 15 countries.
Sybil will be remembered for her smile, warm Southern charm, energy, love for life, friends, and clients, many of whom became life-long friends. She worked very hard all her life and made a difference in the lives of many.
You are invited to join us for a casual, drop-in celebration of a life well lived on Friday, September 30 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. at Baldwin Fairchild located at 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, FL. Internment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make gifts to Stetson School of Law, 1401 61st Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707 or https://www.stetson.edu/law/forms/give.php Please put “Sybil Rutherford” in the honor/memory section.
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