Margaret Rutherford

Margaret Ann Rutherford, age 87, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Margaret was born February 18, 1934 in Burtchville Township, Michigan to the late Edna Lucille Fuller Matthews and the late Harey L. Matthews.

Margaret was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida for 40 years. Locally she was a parishioner at St. Francis Xavier. Margaret had a long career with J.C Penny's, where she eventually retired, and then continued working part time at Flea Master's Flea Market where she made many friends through her time there. She also enjoyed the annual visits with her grandchildren, siblings and their families. Additionally, when time allowed Margaret enjoyed knitting and needle work along with pool time with her friends.

Margaret is survived by her children Bob W. Rutherford (Kim) and Terry L. Rutherford; four of her siblings Ed Matthews (Noreen), Gerald Matthews (Mary) Howard Matthews (Doris) and Nancy Lindsay; nine grandchildren Nicole Rutherford (Mike Harder), Shantel McCue (Sean), Justin Rutherford, Stephen Rutherford, Dan Rutherford, David Rutherford (Krystal Aman), Darrell Rutherford (Missy), Stefanie Rutherford (John Wojnarski) and Faith Rutherford. Margaret also leaves behind seven great grandchildren, and one on the way to forever cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack L. Rutherford and two of her sons her Jack L. Rutherford and David Rutherford. She is also preceded in death by her sister Mary Lou Studaker and brother in law Tom Lindsay.

Margaret will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery next to her husband and son in Port Huron, Michigan. Services will be announced in the near future, for updates please sign up for notifications.

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