Essie Lorene Rutledge

Essie Lorene Rutledge, 87, of Weatherford passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 in a local nursing facility. Born August 29, 1920 in Parker County where she was a resident all of her life. Lorene was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Granny spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, granny, sister and friend. She shared her love through her special gifts of cooking, gardening and faith with everyone who came through the door. Coconut pie, banana pudding, roast and gravy and fried squash were just a few of her specialties. Granny left this earth surrounded by her family. She was loved unconditionally and will be missed by all. Lorene is preceded in death by her husband Robert Thomas on February 16, 1959 and Chester Rutledge on June 19, 1998; her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.   She is survived by her children, Freddie Thomas and wife Barbara, Sherry Hall, Tricia Cardenas and husband George, Bobby Thomas and Craig Rutledge all of Weatherford; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a sister, Charlene Lamb of Bridgeport. 


Funeral service: 10:00 AM, Saturday July 26, 2008 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with Bro. Cris Powell officiating. 

Interment:  Holders Cemetery.

Visitation: 6-8PM, Friday at the funeral home.