Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford

Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford of Concord NC.

Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford, 74, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2025. Deloris was Born April 23, 1951 in Goldsboro, NC. Deloris is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Leonard Nelson Rutherford, Jr., her two daughters Rhonda Lee Rutherford (Eric Collins) and Jennifer Rutherford Robertson, J.D. (Max Robertson), two grand-daughters Madilynn Robertson and Delilah Robertson of Concord, NC, as well as her sister Judy Mabry Warren and nephew Trevor Warren of Goldsboro, NC.

Deloris was a dedicated member of the Junior Women’s Club. She could play piano and guitar by ear. She enjoyed singing with her father Daughtry & brother Jimmy. Deloris, her father and brother were the opening entertainers for a show promoting Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. They traveled and performed on radio shows and different venues across North Carolina. Her love for music came from both her mother and father. She continued to sing until she married the love of her life. Her creativity not only pertained to music. She was extremely gifted in many other arts. She drew and painted. Deloris was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful story teller and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed reminiscing with family about simpler times with her husband as they started their new life together.

She was proceeded in death by her sister Rose Marie Mabry, father James Daughtry Mabry Sr., brother James Daughtry Mabry, Jr. and mother Leona Peterson Mabry. She will be missed immensely by family and loved ones. There was no better wife or mother.

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