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Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge

Birth	:	14 Aug 1924 Low Wassie, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 2009 Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Elk Falls Cemetery, Campbell River, Strathcona Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	50.0301018, -125.3462830
Inscription	:	In Loving Memory Mother Married Nov 6 1945
Description	:	Laverne Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge of Birch Tree, Missouri was born on Aug. 14, 1924, in Low Wassie, Mo., to Oran John and Opal Ansil Oliver Grandstaff. Laverne went to be with her precious Jesus on Feb. 1, 2009, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 18 days. Laverne attended school until the third grade. Later in life, during World War II, Laverne became a certified welder. Many years of her life, she was a homemaker. She dedicated her compassion and heart to many volunteer organizations throughout her life. On Nov. 5, 1945, Laverne was united in marriage to... Read More	Laverne Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge of Birch Tree, Missouri was born on Aug. 14, 1924, in Low Wassie, Mo., to Oran John and Opal Ansil Oliver Grandstaff. Laverne went to be with her precious Jesus on Feb. 1, 2009, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 18 days. Laverne attended school until the third grade. Later in life, during World War II, Laverne became a certified welder. Many years of her life, she was a homemaker. She dedicated her compassion and heart to many volunteer organizations throughout her life. On Nov. 5, 1945, Laverne was united in marriage to her lifelong love and companion Elree Ozen Rutledge and to this union, 10 children were born. Preceding Laverne in death were her parents, Oran John and Opal Grandstaff; husband, Elree Ozen Rutledge; two daughters, Evelyn Lucille Pruett and Margaret Louise Landis; one grandchild, Lanora Ann Rutledge; one sister, Rachael Louise Sartin; one niece, Louise Ferber; one sister-in-law, Louise Grandstaff; and one brother-in-law, Ivan Cooley. Those surviving Laverne are her children, Larry Ozen Rutledge and wife, Patty, of Summersville, Mo., William John Rutledge and wife, Lena, of Birch Tree, Mo., Carol Bernice Beavers and husband, Earl, of Oxford, Ark., Roy Taylor Rutledge and wife, Renae, of Birch Tree, Mo., Jewell Ellen Uchtman and husband, Ben Jay, of Clarkridge, Ark., Jackson Dee Rutledge and wife, Pat, of Birch Tree, Mo., Mildred Maureen Fox and husband, Danny, of Birch Tree, Mo., and Earnest Alexander Rutledge and wife, Lynda, of Birch Tree, Mo. Laverne is also survived by thirty grandchildren; fifty-three great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; two brothers, Lester "Buck" Howard Grandstaff and wife, Freda, of Birch Tree, Mo., and Vester Leroy Grandstaff and wife, Kay, of Birch Tree, Mo.; two sisters, Flora Mae Cooley of Winona, Mo., and Barbara Ann Yearwood and husband, Ernie, of Winona, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives, friends and neighbors. Laverne was a very warm compassionate woman who shared her big heart with everyone she came in contact with. She was a mother, grandmother and friend to many other families – not just her own. She always welcomed new friends or even a complete stranger with a hug and a kiss, and her famous words, "I love you honey" or "Honey how are you?" Laverne took great pride in sharing her love of Jesus with her family and preaching his wonderful words right up until her beautiful life ended. Laverne was of the Pentecostal faith and when she was in better health, attended the Winona Assembly of God Church. She left behind many wonderful memories that we all will hold dear in our hearts – the bubble gum handouts to the grandchildren, the dollars passed out to them on birthdays and the sleepovers with 20 kids in Elree and Laverne's home. Everyone who knew Laverne knew that she loved the hair, the nails, the foot massages, and the backrubs we've all had a hand in to make her look like the queen she was. Laverne loved her children, brothers and sisters, and all of her neighbors and friends more than mere words could ever express and always spoke highly of each one. Everyone who knew Laverne loved her and she will remain in our hearts forever. There wasn't a day on this earth that Laverne didn't worry about others and their well being. When she prayed, it was for others – never herself. She had the biggest, warmest heart that touched so many lives. Laverne would be extremely honored to know the expressions of love for her this day. Laverne was greatly loved and will be missed by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, Mo., with Brother Richard Dement and Brother Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.

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Where is Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge's memorial?
Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge's memorial is located at: Elk Falls Cemetery, Campbell River, Strathcona Regional District, Canada.
When did Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge death?
Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge death on 1 Feb 2009 in Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lavern Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge's memorial?
Latitude: 50.0301018
Longitude: -125.3462830

Family Members:

Parent

John Oren Grandstaff

(1900 - 1973)

Opal Anthel Oliver Grandstaff

(1907 - 1968)

Spouse

Elree Ozen Rutledge

(1918 - 1986)

Siblings

Rachel Lee Furber Sartin

(1927 - 2002)

Lester Howard “Buck” Grandstaff

(1929 - 2022)

Flora Mae “Polly” Grandstaff Cooley

(1933 - 2020)

Barbara Ann Grandstaff Yearwood

(1935 - 2020)

Children

William John “Will” Rutledge

(1947 - 2021)

Evelyn Lucille Rutledge Pruett

(1948 - 1971)

Margaret Louise Rutledge Landis

(1951 - 1991)

Flowers:

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Left by Anonymous on 08 Mar 2009

This woman was a very precious soul and I loved her dearly. She is missed, but never forgotten.

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Left by Anonymous on 24 May 2009

OOOOOOOOOO AUNTIE IF YOU JUST KNEW HOW MUCH YOU HELP ME AFTER WE LOST OUR MOTHER.WE SO LOVED COMMING AND SPENDING TIME WITH YOU. YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVE BY ALL LOVE TINNY AND BETTE

Left by Anonymous on 25 Nov 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOU ARE SO MISSED LOVE TINNY

Left by Anonymous on 25 Nov 2009

AUNT LAVERN YOU ARE IN GOD'S ARMS NOW I LOVE AND MISS YOU LOVE TINNY

Left by Anonymous on 29 Nov 2009

love and miss you tinny

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Left by Anonymous on 29 Dec 2009

love you

Left by Anonymous on 02 Jan 2010

Lavern, Just wanted to say what a great aunt you are and such a great mother and grandmother and a great wife.You left behind so many that love and miss you!

Left by Anonymous on 15 Jan 2010

Love to a very speical aunt

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Left by Anonymous on 13 Jul 2010

We love and miss you Aunt Lavern,was a sad day yesterday ,as we buried aunt Necy......thats the last of our aunts and uncles

Left by Anonymous on 29 Dec 2010

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU AUNT LAVERN!

Left by Anonymous on 27 Jul 2011

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