Mary Edythe Rutledge

Mary Edythe Rutledge, 98, Kingsport, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Mary Edythe was born in Greene County, TN but lived most of her life in Sullivan County.  She was a member of Bethany Free Will Baptist Church.  Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay; son, “Butch”; son-in-law, Freddie Pierce; great-grandson, Calvin Castle; sisters, Ruby Simmons, Elva Dawson, and Velma White; brothers, Carmen, Denver, Charles and Donald White.

Mary is survived by her 3 daughters, LaVeda Jaynes and husband, Rex; Susan Pierce; Sandy Smith and husband, Greg; 5 grandchildren, Brad Pierce, Wes Pierce and wife, Cindy; Aleeta Harvey and husband, Hank, Sarah Smith and Bryan Smith; 2 great-grandchildren, Emma Pierce and Addison Pierce; sister, Selma Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Roger Free officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tim White, Lloyd Dawson, Hank Harvey, Wes Pierce, Randall Dickerson, and Bryan Smith.

Special thanks to the Caris Healthcare caregivers.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Phyllis White, 1720 Foxtail Ln., Kingsport, TN 37660