Greta Faye Rutherford Killion
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Greta Faye Rutherford Killion, 87, of North Charleston, SC, wife of Willard Killion went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022. Greta was born May 3, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was the eighth child of nine born to William and Bertha Jane Chandler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, William V. Rutherford and 8 siblings.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Rutherford and wife Corrigan of Ridgeville, SC; three daughters: Valerie Jackson of North Charleston, SC, Jennifer Clagg and husband David of Elizabeth City, NC and Rebecca Sherwood and husband Randall of North Charleston, SC; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Greta was known as a woman of great faith and touched many lives with her love and compassion for people. She was a Sunday School teacher for over forty years. Even during her illness, she selflessly ministered to others bringing comfort, joy and praying for their needs. Greta retired in Alexandria, VA as a Lab Technician and School Nurse and enjoyed the little children. She enjoyed birds, working in the yard, and most of all her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her legacy will continue well beyond her life here on earth.
Her funeral service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 in the Charleston First Assembly Church, 2957 Savannah Hwy at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service in Charleston First Assembly Church. The Interment will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria, VA at 1:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel.
Flowers and Memorials for the funeral service may be sent to Charleston First Assembly, 2957 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414.
Those wishing to contribute flowers to the graveside please contact Allison Dudley or Jena by 12 noon Friday, February 11th 2022 in order to be delivered on Sunday the 13th for the 1:00 pm service. For your convenience: Bloom Fresh Flowers - 1-703-299-9929
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.