of Batesville, AR

September 2, 1934 - October 18, 2020

Iola Rutledge, 86, of Batesville passed away October 18, 2020.

She was born September 2, 1934 in Batesville, Arkansas to Homer Jack and Ina Rae (Pierce) Staggs.

Iola was a faithful member of the Church of the Nazarene who enjoyed knitting, singing, and playing piano. She and her husband celebrated 64 years together. Iola loved teaching, serving 39 years in schools from 3rd grade all the way to business college and private piano lessons. She taught in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Washington. Locally she taught at Oil Trough, Desha, Cord-Charlotte, Southside, Batesville; also Arkansas College and Batesville Community College.

She is survived by her loving husband, Glen Elwood Rutledge; two daughters, Donna Sue Rutledge Hines (Paul) of Rowlett, Texas; Darlene Rutledge Fowler (Jeff) of Southside, Arkansas; one sister, Iona Rae Renshaw, of Southside, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Dr. Philip Hines, Nicholas Fowler, Carolyn McLaughlin; and three great-grandchildren, Cheyenne McLaughlin, Andee Rae Hines, and Walker Robert Fowler.

Iola was preceded in death by her parents.

Pallbearers will be Paul Hines, Jeff Fowler, Dr. Philip Hines, Nicholas Fowler, Max McLaughlin, Keith Mason, and Jac Renshaw.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Rev. James Staggs officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the family arriving at 5:00pm.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering, and social distancing will be observed.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com