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Arcrista "Lucy" Rutledge

09/04/1948 - 08/27/2021

Obituary For Arcrista "Lucy" Rutledge

Mrs. Arcrista "Lucy" Rutledge, 72, of Phenix City, AL died Friday, August 27, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. W.G. Perkins, officiating; Rev. Dr. Raymond Cochran, Pastor. Interment to follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Visitation is Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Arcrista β€œLucy” Rutledge was born September 4, 1948, in Columbus, Georgia to Ms. Lucille Harmon. Due to hardships faced by her birth mother, Mrs. Rosa Mae Persons began to raise her shortly after her birth.

Lucy attended Russell County public schools and graduated from Glenville High School. Shortly afterward she married Lewis James and to this union three children were born. Priscilla, Kenny, and Rodney. She later married N.E. Rutledge Jr. and from this 46 year union, one son was born (Brian).

As a dedicated Christian, she accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She spent her adult life working in the service of the Lord at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church until she was called home for her heavenly reward.

Lucy was preceded in death by her loving husband N.E. Rutledge, Jr., mother Rosa Mae Person; her son-in-law Curtis Williams; her grandmother Katie Bales Davis; grandfather Johnny Harmon; brothers Willie(Doug) and Anthony (Tony) Holland, Arthur Person, and sister Rosemary Holland.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children Priscilla Williams, Kenneth James, Rodney James and Brian Rutledge; mother, Lucille Holland; sisters, Juanita Hill (Pastor T.B. Hill), Marquitta Johnson, Renee Morgan (Wilbur), Charlene Holland; brothers, Roy Holland, Jr., David Person and Tyrone Holland; brother-in-law, Arthur Lee Rutledge; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.


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Acrista and I were classmates at Mother Mary Mission elementary school. She was my friend! I remember her just as everyone has described -kind and gentle with a big smile; a beautiful person inside and out! I received the sad news via the newspaper but after her burial or I would have been there! My prayers are for the repose of this faithful servant in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and for blessings from God above for all her family! I join my classmate Ella Fair Jones Rogers in extending prayers and sympathy to her family! -Lula Lunsford Huff.

May your majestic spirit continue to leave on through your children and your children's, children forever on earth, and the afterlife. God bless you. -Kei

May Our Father grant you comfort and peace during this transition! A sweet spirit is now at rest. Jah keep and protect you all! S. Lane & family

Our Sincere Condolences To The Family. May God Continue To Uplift The Family In Prayers... Voncile Kalpen & Family

I truly sorry & offer my deepest condolences & prayers. Johnnie Morgan & family..

Prayers for the family -Barbara Price

Prayers of comfort for you all during your time of bereavement. When words aren't enough, remember God is. Pastor W.G. & DeTamera Perkins

May the Lord bless and keep all of those who loved and cherished Lucy. You have our condolences. The Halliburton and Wright families.

My condolences to the family Lucy was a kind and gentle soul and she will be missed Rest Dear

My deepest condolences to the family πŸ™πŸΎRIP Mrs. Lucy . Gloria Williams & Family ❀️

My deepest sympathy. Marsha Preer

Priscilla, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and my dear friend and classmate. I was fortunate to spend a few hours with her a few years ago during a visit home. I have no words that will bring comfort to you and your brothers'hearts at this time. I can only offer my heartfelt sympathy. I know that your hearts are heavy and will be for sometime to come. I pray that it helps to know that your mother is in a better place and she is no longer suffering. She is singing with the angels. May God give you strength as you say your finally goodbye to your mother. May God bless and keep you and your family.

In sympathy, Mary K. (Fagin) Butler Fort Washington, MD 20744-3661

Prayers and condolences from Jeffery Hammond Raymond Mississippi

Acrista was a kind and gentle soul. I knew her as we were growing up. It has been a long time since I have seen/talked to her. I would like to extend my sympathy and prayers to her family. I know that she will be greatly missed. Ella Fair (Jones) Rogers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs.Rutledge's family at this time.

Joe Rosier and Family

TO MRS. LUCY DAUGHTER PRISCILLA AND SONS KENNY. RODNEY, BRAIN, AND HER GRANDCHILDRENS OF THE LOST OF YOUR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER IN THE BEREAVEMENT OF SISTER LUCY SHE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED BUT THE TIME YOU ARE SHARED IN LIFE YOU CAN S CHERISH IN YOUR HEART ALWAYS! I DID NOT KNOW MRS. LUCY PERSONAL BUT TALKING WITH HER DAUGHTER PRISCILLA OVER THE YEARS WE WORK TOGETHER AT PILLOWTEX AND DOUBLE TREE HOTEL I FELT AM I KNEW HER VERY WELL. ON HER 60 BIRTHDAY I WAS TOLD BY PRISCILLA HER MOTHER LOVE OLD R&B SO I SEND HER SEVERAL CD'S OF OLD R&R MUSIC.THE LOVED OF A MOTHER CAN NEVER BE REPLACED AS DAVID SAID SHE CAN'T COME BACK TO YOU BUT ONE DAY YOU CAN GO TO HER. FATHER GOD. GIVE MRS. LUCY CHILDRENS PEACE AND STRENGTH TO EDURE LOSING THEIR BEAUTIFUL SWEET MOTHER. REVELATION 22:4 AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THERE EYES; AND THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NEITHER SORROW, NOR CRYING, NEITHER SHALL THERE BE ANY MORE PAIN: FOR THE FORMER THINGS ARE PASSED AWAY. I LOVE YOU AND GOD, LOVES YOU MORE!

FROM WALTER BENJAMIN BROOKS

Prayers πŸ™ for the family from Linda Porch and family

So saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with her in home health and also observed the tender loving care she gave others especially her family. I pray for your comfort and peace during this time. Pat Walton

I love you grandma. You'll forever be my Angel, such a beautiful soul and I'm happy to have your characteristics instilled in me. I love you. πŸ’™ xoxo, Bri

Mrs. Lucy and my mom knew each other for years. Mrs. Lucy was the sweetest woman you could meet. She was my neighbor for years and would look out for my girls at home. Thank you again Mrs. Lucy for your kind smile and big heart. Rest in Peace. β€πŸ™β€

May the memories that mean the most to you live for ever in your heart. Deepest Sympathy

With Love Donald and Douglas James

Expressing heartfelt sympathy in the loss that you must bear,And praying that there's comfort in the thought that others care.

With Love Guss and Vivian James

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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