Ella Wee Hedgepeth Rutherford, 94 of Monticello, MS, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, MS. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Monticello, MS is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 5-9 pm at Wilson Funeral Home .

Mrs. Rutherford was born in Lawrence County, MS. She loved to cook and bake for her family and others. She loved to be a caregiver to other people that needed help.She was an avid gardener.

Preceded in death by:
Father: James H. Hedgepeth
Mother: Melvina Carlise Hedgepeth
Husbands: R. C. Ballard, James H. Rutherford
Son: Jacob Henly Ballard
One infant son
5 Brothers
7 sisters

Survivors Include:
Daughter: Betty Smith and husband Johnny, Jayess, MS
6 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren