Obituary Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009

Eleanor Rudd - JOHNSON CITY

Eleanor J. Rudd, age 66, of #4 Warrior Court, Johnson City, TN, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Born December 26, 1942, in Jackhorn, Ky., she was a daughter of Octavie Stewart Clouse, Johnson City, and the late Hayes Bentley. Mrs. Rudd had lived in Ohio for many years before moving to Johnson City. She was a member of Johnson City Baptist Temple.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Rudd was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Bentley; and a grandson, Kyle Rudd.

Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband of 48 years, Roger L. Rudd, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Rudd and wife, Terri, Gahanna, OH; two grandsons, Tyler and Ryann Rudd, Gahanna, OH; two sisters, Sharon Tomaskevitch and husband, Joe, Moorpark, CA, Lisa Souther, Pound, VA. Many nieces, nephews, and friends who mourn her passing also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Rudd will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 6, 2009, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Wilkie Brookshire officiating. Music will be under the direction of Steve Souther.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 7, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from Grandsons and Nephews. Those who wish to attend the graveside is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. Saturday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the care given to them and Mrs. Rudd by the Johnson City/Washington County E.M.S. personnel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at office@appfh.net.

Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Rudd Family. (423) 928-6111