Louita Bernadine Rutherford Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Louita Bernadine Rutherford (New Albany, Indiana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Louita Bernadine Rutherford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Byrne and Bernadine Byrne (Utz); her brother Robert Byrne; and her great grandchild Roger Pool, III. She is survived by: her sons, Joseph Wilhoite (Tammy) and Samuel Wilhoite (Tonda); her sister Saundra Toops (Ronnie); her nephew Ronnie Toops (Annette); her nieces, Theresa Brown (Larry), Elizabeth Ann Miller and Rhonda Young; and her grandchildren, Jacob Wilhoite, Joseph Wilhoite (Amy), Sarah Wilhoite-Johnson (Matt), Samantha Hill (Jon) and Amanda Kemp (Danny). She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.