of Conway, AR

March 9, 1934 - June 29, 2025

Miriam Ruth Gebhart Rutledge 91, of Conway, peacefully went into the presence of Jesus on June 29, 2025. She was born March 09, 1934, in Chicago, IL. Miriam was an active part of The Church Alive in Conway where she taught the children's Raindrop class and hosted the amazing Apples of Gold mentorship program for young ladies. Miriam was mostly known for warmly greeting every newcomer. Throughout their years of ministry, Miriam served as an executive secretary at the Illinois Assemblies of God District office. While pastoring in Lombard, IL she continued her secretarial role at TV38 in Chicago, IL. When they relocated to Conway, Miriam served at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, followed by her role at For Mor International.

Miriam was proceeded in death by her husband Robert Rutledge, their infant daughter Karen Renee Rutledge and her parents, Michael J. Gebhart and Marion Gebhart. Survivors are her brother Dr. Joel & Carol Gebhart of FL, Bob & Miriam's son Glenn Rutledge (and Darla) of Branson, MO, and their daughter Patty Rutledge Long (and Randy) of Conway, AR. Miriam adored their wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren, Kim and Daniel Lance & their sons Michael & Tyler. Stephanie and Samuel Corbet and their daughters Aubrey, Sloane, and Simone Corbett, Ryan and Whitney Long and their son Harrison, Vanessa and J.J. Furgerson, and their son Arley, and Michael and Skylar Long, all of Conway, AR.

There will be a memorial service Sunday, July 13th at 4pm at The Church Alive, Conway, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be used to minister young women at The Church Alive, P.O. Box 1083, Conway, AR, 72033.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com