Joyce Winona Rutledge

Joyce Winona Rutledge, age 91 passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Avon Park, Florida. Mrs. Rutledge was born in Nocatee, Florida to Joshua Thomas and Catherine Winona (Parnell) Landress. Mrs. Rutledge worked in Retail, she attended the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, she had been a resident of Avon Park since 1920 coming from Nocatee, Florida, and she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by her husband of 54 years-Hildred Bud Rutledge of Avon Park, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-Jay Clark. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (one hour prior to service) at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com