Bernice "Bonnie" Chappell Rutledge's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama

Bernice "Bonnie" Chappell Rutledge

October 2, 1946 - October 3, 2024 (78 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

Bernice "Bonnie" Chappell Rutledge's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama

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Harris Funeral Home

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Bernice "Bonnie" Chappell Rutledge

October 2, 1946 - October 3, 2024 (78 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

Bernice Chappell Rutledge Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bernice Chappell Rutledge of Auburn, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 78, on October 3, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She is survived by: her husband Reverend Jonas E. Rutledge of Auburn, AL; her sons, Bryan Marcellus Rutledge (Erika) of Chelsea, AL and Jonas Bernard Rutledge of Auburn, AL; her granddaughter Erlandrya J. "Landi Lou" Rutledge; her siblings, Alma Carter of Burton, MI, James "Boe" Chappell of Flint, MI, Robert Gene Chappell (Susan) of Montgomery, AL and Johnny Chappell, Jr. (Beverly) of Brierfield, AL; her siblings-in-law, Minnie Pearl Bennett (Blanton) of Del City, OK, Claudine Copeland (Robert) of Lawton, OK, Roxanne Brown of Hoover, AL, Veronica "Jeanie" Hall (Alex) of Ladson, SC, Jennifer Marable (Todd) of Deatsville, AL, Kenneth A. Rutledge of Jemison, AL and Derex Ray Rutledge (Candace) of Chelsea, AL; her friends, Marie Dobine Rhoden and Betty Palm; and also, Randy Hudson, Maureen Saunders Goins, Derrick Harris, Whiteside and Nisa Green. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harris Funeral Home



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Oct 11

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Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church
650 Jeter Ave, Opelika, AL 36801

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Oct 11

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Oct 12

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Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church
650 Jeter Ave, Opelika, AL 36801

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