Betty J. Rutt

Betty J. Rutt, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born April 23, 1933 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Hiram and Cora Mae Massie Cox. Betty was married to Hayward Rutt February 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center. Surviving are her daughters, Connie Jo Rutt, Debra J. (Claude) Setliff and Sandra Lynn Rutt, all of Gallipolis; a grandson, Michael Setliff; three great grandchildren, Javon Setliff, Jason Setliff and Hannah Setliff; one brother, Tommy (Martha) Cox of Gallipolis; sister-in-law, Della Cox of Gallipolis; brother-in-law, Raymond Ferguson of Gallipolis; several nieces and nephews; and a very special caregiver, Tammy Thompson. In addition to her parents and husband, Hayward Rutt, she was preceded in death by a son John Rutt, brothers Lawrence E. “Sam” Cox, William Lee Cox, Hiram Jr. Cox, sisters Hilda Rutt, Judy Cox, Patricia A. Winston and Peggy Ferguson. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral.