Celeste Rutherford Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Celeste Rutherford of Lebanon, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 3, 2026 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore William Abolin and Velma Mae Roberts; her stepmother Claire Keebaugh Abolin; and her sister Debbie Goff. She is survived by: her son William M. Rutherford (Ashley); her siblings, Nancy Abolin Dunst, Linda Abolin Perez and Craig Roberts Abolin (Cynthia); her nieces, Christina Vickers, Jennifer L. Yeaw and Keara Axelrod; her nephew Noah Axelrod; and her great-niece Chelsie Crider.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Combs-Hess Funeral Service (291 Fincastle Rd, Lebanon, VA 24266). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel (291 Fincastle Rd, Lebanon, VA 24266).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ted W. Abolin Scholarship Fund at Southwest Virginia Community College, swedu.fcsuite.com.
