of Batesville, AR
February 2, 1937 - November 15, 2023
Louise Crutcher Rutledge, 86, of Batesville passed away November 15, 2023.
She was born February 2, 1937 in Cave City to Will ''W.D.'' Crutcher and Bertie Brewer Crutcher.
Louise met and married Bill Rutledge, her beloved husband of 36 years. They enjoyed entertaining family and friends and hosted many gatherings in their welcoming home. Louise was a dedicated educator throughout her life. After attending Arkansas College (now Lyon) she taught school in Walnut Ridge, Concord, Pleasant Plains and Batesville. She loved education and taught history and social studies for 35 years. Louise enjoyed staying informed and discussing local and world events. She loved her family, especially her grandkids and encouraged and supported each one to grow in their talents and careers.
Survivors include one daughter, Paula Rutledge of Maumelle; one sister, Pat Simmons of Batesville; four grandchildren, T'Ray Rutledge (Briana), Pepper Lee Rutledge Day (Paden), Rachel Newell, Laura Newell; two great grandchildren, Olen Philip Rutledge and Maverick Day and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Philip Rutledge; brothers, Ed Crutcher, Bill Crutcher, Bob Crutcher; sisters, Willene Self, Addie Fike, Annetta Kelly; half-brother, Dan Crutcher and half-sisters, Myrtle Burge and Irene Simpson.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Kyler Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lyon College Scholarship Fund, PO Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-9907 or to a charity of your choice.
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19 Condolence(s)
Verna Foster
Thursday, November 30, 2023
My condolences and prayers of comfort for Louise and her family. Rest in peace cousin.
Ann Farmer
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Pepper, I am so sorry. I didn’t know your grandmother. I wish I could have had that opportunity. She sounds like an amazing woman. I’m so glad you had her in your life growing up. It’s a wonderful blessing. I know you will miss her. God bless you and your family.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.
Louise Hooper
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was my practice teacher. She was a great teacher and friend. I always enjoyed visiting with her through the years. God Bless you. Clay and Louise Hooper
FranSha Merriweather Anderson
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Condolences to the family. Miss Rutledge was my history teacher in junior high, and I always loved her as a teacher. God bless each of you in the coming weeks, months and year because it's not easy losing a parent.
God Bless.
Rebecca Lee
Sunday, November 19, 2023
What a great lady Louise was. I worked at Wildwood Independent living and talked to Louise every day. She will be missed.
Deana Wyatt
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Thinking of all of you. Love this whole sweet Crutcher family.
Laura Martin
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Mrs. Rutledge was my history teacher in junior high school. She was a wonderful lady a teacher.
Praying for her family during this difficult time.
Laura
Katrina Rowe Fudge
Saturday, November 18, 2023
I had Mrs. Rutledge as a teacher at Batesville High School many years ago. Very sweet and well-liked by everyone. Praying for the family.
Zelda Ray
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Louise was a very special lady. She was full of knowledge and caring. She will be missed.
Michael Estes
Saturday, November 18, 2023
One of my favorite teachers, as well as, one of my favorite mothers I have great memories of her, and the entire Rutledge family…
Gina Robertson
Friday, November 17, 2023
Louise was a favorite teacher of mine. She was loving and never forgot her students. I loved her immensely and will never be forgotten!
Dora Dean Wilf
Friday, November 17, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers to the many
Who grief her loss
Rose Burroughs
Friday, November 17, 2023
Hugs and many prayers to you Paula and girls. May the Lord grant you peace.
Carol Crutcher
Friday, November 17, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss! I was so fortunate to have met her.
I am apart of her Tennessee family.
Janelle Epperson Reeves
Friday, November 17, 2023
Mrs. Rutledge was a wonderful educator, friend and a truly lovely woman. After I was grown, I would see her occasionally and she would tell me stories about my father and his family growing up in the Cave City area. My sincere condolences to all of her family.
Laura (Miller) Loy
Friday, November 17, 2023
Paula and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have some of the fondest memories of Mrs. Rutledge being my school teacher. She was certainly one of the best! I count it a blessing to have been one of her students. I’m praying for God’s peace that passes all understanding to envelope each and every one of you.
Laura Hawkins Ward
Friday, November 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Was blessed to have known Mrs. Rutledge.
Phillip W Cargill
Friday, November 17, 2023
God Bless you my neighbor and friend.