Florida
Remembering Wilma Jean Rutherford of Milton, Florida
Wilma Jean RutherfordSeptember 1948 – July 9, 2026It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma Jean (Parker) Rutherford, of Milton, Florida, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 77.Wilma was born…
Key points
- Wilma Jean Rutherford passed away in Milton, Florida at the age of 77.
- She was a devoted family member and a cherished local resident known for her kindness.
- No formal services will be held as per her wishes, with family celebrating her life privately.
Wilma Jean Rutherford, a longtime resident of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in September 1948 in Harold, Florida, affectionately known as “Parkerville,” Wilma dedicated her life to her family and community.
Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, and sewing, but her greatest joy came from nurturing her family. Her home was a place of warmth and love, where family gatherings were cherished times.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas “Tommy” Melton Rutherford, Sr., as well as her parents, James W. Parker and Lena Bell Parker, and siblings Evelyn Heaton and Clara Uber. Wilma is survived by her sisters Mae Bell Parker and Nettie Ruth Parker, her daughters Donna Kelly and Jodie Pyland, her sons Thomas Rutherford, Jr. and Troy Rutherford, and the granddaughter she raised, Marissa Rutherford.
Wilma took great pride in her role as a grandmother to Elizabeth Alford, Alexandria Alford, Catherine Farley, Mark Kelly, Jr., Brianna Stump, Fabian Rutherford, Madilyn Rutherford, Autumn Zaborsky, Keely Zaborsky, and Brianna Gross. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Remembered for her gentle spirit and caring nature, Wilma embraced life’s simple pleasures and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love in the hearts of those who knew her. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no formal services, and her family will celebrate her life privately.
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Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
