Judith Rutledge, 70 of Imboden, died Saturday August 1, 2026 at her residence.
She was born May 18, 1956 in Batesville, AR to Lacy O Medlock & Eletta Fleming Medlock. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and her love for her family never dulled. She loved being a grandma. She worked at Pinnacle Frames in Pocahontas, AR for 20 years. She also spent time working as a waitress. When she wasn’t working, she loved travelling and going to the mountains.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert Rutledge; infant brother, Roy Wayne Medlock, brothers, Delbert Medlock, Edward Medlock, and Eulas Medlock; sister, Kay Collins.
She is survived by her significant other, Jim King; sons, Mark Rutledge and Chad King; “her girl”, Shelly Ward; granddaughters, Kerra Rutledge, Jennifer Rogers, Kynley Ward, & Hailey Ward; grandsons, Braxton King and Leland King; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, LF Medlock, Louis Dowdy, Bernice Parrish, Carolyn Conley, Diane Collins, Joyce Howard, and Larry Medlock; and many nieces, nephews, family, & friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Details will be updated as they become available.