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“My heart is broken for the loss of such a wonderful and special lady. I have some very precious times in my ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Jennifer Coward - GA

“Our thoughts and prayers to Uncle Bill, Greg, and Melody and their families. ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Dawn Morrison Kemp and family - MI

“Our deepest sympathies to the Rutherford family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Mike & Laura Busby - McDonough, GA

“We love you so much and you will be missed so much! Our prayers are with Uncle Bill, Melody and Greg and the whole family. ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Angelia Morrison Martinez - GA

“Sweet Aunt Helen, You will be missed by so many, but now you suffer no more and now in such a beautiful place. Love, Vicki ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Vicki Morrison Tollett - Dunlap, TN

“We love you Aunt Helen - and we will miss you greatly. ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Lori Beth Morrison Newton and family - GA


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Mrs. Helen Morrison Rutherford, age 80, of McDonough, GA passed away September 29, 2011. Mrs. Rutherford was born in Palmer, TN the daughter of the late Jesse Thomas and Lola Nunley Morrison. She was also preceded in death by several siblings. Mrs. Rutherford was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed life and spending time with her family and friends, traveling, taking cruises, shopping, and cooking. Survivors are her husband of 62 years, Bill Rutherford of McDonough; children, Melody Black (William) of Peachtree City and Greg Rutherford (Robin) of Hampton; grandchildren, Haley Horne, Jacob Rutherford, Allie Black, Whitney Dodson, Adam Black, Morgan Rutherford, A. J. Youngs, and Lindsey Youngs ; great grandchildren, Kyle and Peyton Horn and Mayzin Easey; sister, Mary Cagle of McDonough; brothers, Henry Morrison of McDonough and Jim Morrison of Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews and loving family members. Funeral service for Mrs. Rutherford will be Sunday, October 2, 2011 – 2:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 4 – 7:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833