A Memorial and Tribute service for Ms. Betty Jo Rudd, of Birmingham, AL will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST at 13090 US Highway
280 E, Salem, AL 36874. Reverend Fred Griffin Jr., Pastor, will officiate.
The family of Ms. Rudd invites all who knew and loved her to join them in celebrating her life,
sharing memories, and honoring the legacy she leaves behind.
Ms. Rudd, who passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL,
was born on July 9, 1971, in Phenix City, Alabama.
She leaves to cherish her memory her three children: Jessica Rudd of Birmingham, AL;
Dominic Rudd of Phenix City, AL; and Michael Rudd of Salem, AL; her loving mother, Betty
Jean Denson Roberson of Smiths Station, AL; five grandchildren: Jaliyah Rudd, Jacoreus Jones,
Maliyah Jones, Aaliyah Rudd Swinney, and Chasitian Rudd Jenkins; two siblings: Wanda Rudd
and Tony Rudd, both of Smiths Station, AL; two nephews: Desmond Rudd of Washington,
D.C.; and Phalander Rudd of Smiths Station, AL; one uncle: David Denson of Smiths Station,
AL; five aunts: Doris Fears of Lanett, AL; Lou Jean Rudd of Columbus, GA; Kathy (Rudolph)
Brown of Smiths Station, AL; Johnnie Mae Jackson of Columbus, GA; and Christine Dennison
of New York, NY; several beloved cousins, including Willie Ann (Eddie) Jenkins of Salem, AL;
Geneva Vines and Adolphus (Robin) Rudd of Phenix City, AL; Weiser Johnson and Roger
(Devalyn) Rudd of Raleigh, NC; Frank (Kathleen) Rudd and Al (Lisa) Rudd of Atlanta, GA;
April Brown and Amelia Brown of Smiths Station, AL; Samuel Dennison Jr., Alma Dennison
(Dannie) Smith, and Bruana (Ronnie) Kerns of Warren, OH; Alpha (Shiraine) Dennison of
Richmond, VA; and Cary (Patricia) Dennison II of Ravenna, OH; her god-niece, Wisteria
Buchannon; her dear sister-friends: Deborah Stinson of Opelika, AL; Bobbie Lynn Wagner of
Columbus, GA; and Judy Wynn of Opelika, AL; and a host of other beloved relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Tommie Willie Rudd.
Jocie Girl, u been on my mind lately ...am Praying for Mama, Dominic, Mike, Jessica Unk Dave,Tony and ye Grandbabies I'll see on the other side luv u Sisβππ½β
Mommy,
I still at a loss for words. I talk about you every day since you left. I miss your sweet smile and your beautiful voice. The lessons you taught us to cherish will be embedded in our memories forever. I know you up there have a glorious time with God and your family and friends. Rest in peace my beautiful mother. I love you and truly miss you.
On behalf of Pastor Delvin and Lady Sandra Thompson and The Branch family, our prayers and condolences are with the family and friends of Betty Jo Rudd. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 The Branch Ministries Inc
My condolences to the family. Betty and I sang in the choir together at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. RIP .
I miss you sis but I know we will be reunited again. You are gone but will never be forgotten. I'll see you on the other side!
Save me one of those new songs they have up there. Don't sing them all!π₯° No more leaks in that old building. Because you got another building, a building not made by man's hand! π
See you on the other side beautiful! π―βπΌβ€οΈ
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