Betty Jean Rutledge Obituary
The world bids farewell to Betty Jean Rutledge of Paradise, Texas, born in Springhill, Louisiana, departing on December 9, 2025 at the age of 94. Betty leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ed Henson and Tempie Henson (Morgan) of Springhill, Louisiana; her husband H. V. Rutledge of San Angelo, Texas; her siblings, Wayne Henson (Joyce) of Bivins, Texas, Eddie Mae Jester (R. L.) of Springhill and Evelyn Simmons (Bob) of Cotton Valley, Louisiana; her siblings-in-law, Reed M. Smith of Atlanta, Clyde Rutledge of Yoakum, Marion Willmann of Gonzales, Texas, Dorinda Henson of Cotton Valley, Virgie Rutledge of Yoakum and Mary Bowers of Fort Madison, Iowa; and her father-in-law O. A. Rutledge (Ura) of Gonzales, Texas..
She is survived by: her son BJ Rutledge (Janet) of Paradise, Texas; her siblings, Harry Henson of Cotton Valley, Ben Henson (Mona) of Phoenix, Arizona and Sue Smith of Atlanta, Texas; her sister-in-law Lois Willmann of Gonzales, Texas; and her grandchildren, Jeremy Rutledge (Whitney) of Decatur, Julie Hurst (Chris) of Paradise and Josh Rutledge (Hannah) of Paradise, Texas. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grace Fellowship Church (2964 TX-114, Paradise, TX 76073). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens (4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905).
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise at 2964 W Highway 114, Paradise, Texas, 76073.
