Margaret Rutledge

Margaret Rutledge, daughter of the late Edith and James House, Jr. was born on December 4, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on August 31, 2012. Margaret received her education at Frederick Douglass and Southern High Schools. She also attended Cortez Peters Business School. Margaret devoted herself to a twenty-seven year career helping the sick as a Nursing Assistant at Mercy Hospital. After she retired, Margaret worked at the Hecht Company in Owings Mills, Maryland, where she was one of the top sales associates in the Women’s World Department. She married Albert Rutledge, Jr. on April 24, 1959. From that marriage a son, Kenneth Mitchell Rutledge was born. Margaret grew up in the church. During her childhood, she attended Sunday School at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where, as an adult, she was baptized and received the right hand of fellowship. In recent years, she moved her membership to Manifest Wonders Christian Center. She was also a partner in Joyce Meyer Ministries and the 700 Club. She especially enjoyed reading her bible and listening to Christian music. Reading God’s word brought great comfort to her during her illness. Margaret refused to let her illness define her even when her infirmity began to deplete her energy. She was always particular about her appearance, and even on her most difficult days, she made it a point to apply her makeup meticulously, wrap her head in a beautiful scarf and was always well coordinated and stylish in her choice of attire. Margaret made it a point to stay aware of world affairs and current events in politics. She also had a special flair and love for cooking and decorating. Her sister fondly called her “the second Martha Stewart.” When her mom could no longer host the big family dinners at holiday time, Margaret stepped in and “wowed” the family with her many special dishes which included crab balls, corn pudding, strawberry shortcake and strawberry cheesecake. Margaret is survived by: her son, Kenneth Mitchell Rutledge; daughter-in-law, Brenda Rutledge; grandson, Marcus Isaiah Rutledge; sister, Edith Marie Foster; brother-in-law, Richard S. Foster; sister-in-law, Bernadette House; uncle, Charles Riggins; aunt, Dorothy House; nieces, Sade Baderinwa (Rob), Nicole Foster, Stephanie Watford and Leslie House; nephews, Reginald House and Richard J. Foster; special cousins, Alonzo House and Yvonne Blue; a host of cousins and special friends, Denise Lee and Gloria Graham

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Margaret Rutledge

December 4, 1941 - August 31, 2012