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Official Obituary of

Martha Denise (McDonald) Rutledge

October 18, 1965 ~ April 12, 2023 (age 57) 57 Years Old

Martha Rutledge Obituary

Denise Rutledge passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at age 57.  She is survived by her husband, Joe Rutledge; three children, Daniel McDonald (Kala), Laura Bradford (Adam), and Gary Vaughn; stepson, Billy Rutledge; stepdaughters, Angelia Nall and Kendra Starns; grandchildren, Noah, Maci, Carter, Serenity, Rose, and Alex; father, Gary McDonald; brother, Michael McDonald (Jessica); nephew, Andrew; and other extended family and friends.  Denise is preceded in death by her mother, Martha McDonald.  Denise was a very giving person and always had an open door.  She loved cooking for everyone and she never met a stranger.  She also loved arts and crafts especially crochet.  Visitation will be Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Walker Chapel Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Guy Moore officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
April 15, 2023

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Walker Chapel Funeral Home
1200 Ellard Rd
Fultondale, AL 35068

Funeral Service
Saturday
April 15, 2023

12:00 PM
Walker Chapel Funeral Home
1200 Ellard Rd
Fultondale, AL 35068

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