Herlinda T Rutledge was born the daughter of Merced A. Chavez and Paz (Torres) Chavez on August 9, 1942, in Bisbee Arizona and departed this life April 27, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was united in marriage on February 29, 1960 in Bisbee Arizona to Ronald T. Rutledge.
She is survived by her husband, and daughter Jeana M. Moser of Mesa Arizona and son Ronald W. Rutledge of Fountain Colorado and their children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughters Rhonda M. Rutledge of Wickenburg Arizona and Lisa Y. Rich of Mammoth Spring Arkansas.
Her smile was infectious and her warmth, caring and compassion could be felt by all those who knew her.
She was an avid sports fan and an athlete, playing softball; where she medaled in the senior Olympics. She also enjoyed bowling and played touch football.