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Obituary For Patty Rutherford McCory
Ms. Patty Rutherford McCory, 69, of Ellenwood, GA formerly of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Stockbridge, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Sanders, Jr., officiating. Public viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Patty R. McCory was born February 5, 1957, in Phenix City, Alabama, to the late Ora Lee Drake Rutherford and the late Robert L. Rutherford, Jr.
Patty received her education in the Phenix City School System. She later became a cook and worked for 30 years in food service with L&S at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Patty accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL where she served faithfully until her health began to decline.
Other than her parents, Patty was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and one great-grandson.
Patty was known by family and friends for her bright personality and warm spirit. She loved her family and was always there when she was needed. She dedicated her life to working and raising her children, grandchildren, and others who were close to her. During her free time, Patty enjoyed doing ceramics and painting. One of the things she loved most was singing in the church choir at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined.
Patty later moved to Ellenwood, Georgia, to live with her daughter, who lovingly cared for her. Patty was loved by many and will truly be missed by all who knew her.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Franky Gordon (Virginia) of Rochester, New York; three daughters, Felicia Berry (Robert) of Ellenwood, Georgia; Adrienne Whitener (Jimmy) of Rex, Georgia, and Dineta Vega (Stacey) of Columbus, Georgia; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ora Elaine Lewis (Sammy) and Sarah Marshall of Columbus, Georgia, and Dorothea Lebeaux of Montgomery, Alabama; four brothers, Rodney Rutherford of Phenix City, Alabama, Calvy Rutherford (Veronica) and Jeffery Drake of Columbus, Georgia, and Zachery Drake of Detroit, Michigan; one aunt, Lizzie Drake of Columbus, Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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My condolences to the family and friends of Patty. I remember her kindness when we were in school. Rest in peace my friend ππ½ππ½ππ½
Condolence to the family rest in peace patty. We all grow up together in Frederick Douglas Apartment Amen
πΉShalom and Blessings to the family of Mrs. Patty Rutherford McCory. Rest Peacefully my dear Frederick Douglass friend. Love to All π
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Condolences to the family of Patty Rutherford McCory. Family and friends from Frederick Douglass
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Condolence to family and friends of Patty Rutherford McCory. We attended church together growing up @ Enterprise Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Marion Wiggins, Sr. Growing up together and bonded a friendship into adults. Kept in touch with each other on social media. Such a passion and pleasant to talk with. RIH
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Sending Condolences to The Rutherford Family. I've known Pat and her entire family,we lived across from each other in Fredrick Douglas Apts. She was a sweet lady and may her soul rest in peace. Ms.Debra Nelams and Family.
Grandma my sweet lady lord knows I'll never be ok, you broke me into pieces grandma I don't know how to move on pass this, π tell my sweet baby I said hi for me , words can't explain the level of pain I'm in , lost for words, angry, and numb but I know you not suffering anymore and you are in the arms of the lord. I love you and miss you so much grandma πππΌπ«ΆπΌπ€πΌππ
Grandma pat you will be truly missed one of the sweetest most kindest who I had the pleasure of meeting years ago she & her family have tested me like family for years I'll forever be grateful for that sending my most sincerest condolences & continued prayers over the entire family R.I.P grandma pat we will always love you
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My condolences go out to the family and she was sweet lady and give you anything u as for u give to u and going miss her so much renee
Auntieee may you rest peacefully! Me and the boys love you ...
My mother was my life. She was my whole life. I learned so much from her. She lives her life for other. She loved her family and have no favorites. My mother no longer in pain or suffering. I love you, mom. I will miss you so much.
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