Beulah Marie Rutland, a longtime resident of Dewar, died April 10, 2023 at her home at the age of 91. She was born Sept. 21, 1931 in Henryetta to Tilden Joe Spurlock, Sr. and Bessie Beatrice (Dodge) Spurlock.
She married Rev. Floyd Rutland Feb. 4, 1961 in Dewar. She attended and graduated from Dewar High School. She attended Henryetta First Baptist Church where her son-in-law pastors.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rev. Floyd Rutland, three brothers, Billy Jack Spurlock, Sr., James Bennett (Jimmy) Spurlock and Tilden Joe Spurlock, Jr., also by a sister, Betty Jo Hamilton.
She is survived by daughters, Dana Huckabay & Rev. Dale Huckabay of Dewar and Janet Davidson & husband John of Broadlands, Virginia and Debee Newport & husband John of Tulsa; twin sister, Bonnie Pulliam of Ronhert Park, Calif.; seven grandchildren: Charla Newport of Tulsa, Kyle Huckabay & wife Jenny of Henryetta, Nathan Huckabay & wife Christina of Henryetta, John A. Davidson & wife Sarah of Vienna, Virginia, Emily Davidson of Broadlands, Virginia, Joseph Davidson of Broadlands, Virginia; and Rachel Davidson of Broadlands, Virginia; six great grandchildren: Noah, Olivia & Brooke Huckabay of Henryetta, Theodore & Remi Huckabay of Henryetta, also Maria Davidson of Vienna, Virginia; also by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Viewing for Mrs. Rutland will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday with family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be, John Davidson, Kyle Huckabay, Nathan Huckabay, John A. Davidson, Joseph Davidson, & Rachel Davidson. Honorary pallbearers will be Emily Davidson and Noah Huckabay.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Dale Huckabay officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.