Sheila Darlene Rutherford

Sheila Darlene Rutherford, 70, of Noblesville, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.

She was born October 10, 1954, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry Everett and Betty Justine (Applegate) Abel.

Sheila is survived by her sons, Jason Rutherford and wife, Kretia, of Oneida, Tennessee, and Chad Rutherford of Noblesville; sister, Sheryl A. Moore and husband, Bill, of Floyds Knob; brothers, Alan W. Abel and wife, Joy, of Lafayette, and Paul L. Abel and wife, Isilda, of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren, Alison, Zane, Madeline and Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews including Terri (Abel) Bodine.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Maynard L. Abel, Neil E. Abel and David G. Abel.

In 1972, she graduated from Shelbyville High School.

Sheila was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.

She retired as an accountant for Prairie View Golf Course, in 2013.

Sheila enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida, to spend time with her friends and family.

Gathering of friends and family will be from 10 am to Noon, Monday, December 9, 2024 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial services will follow at Noon, with Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.

Inurnment will be at London Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Hospital Infusion Center, 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville, Indiana 46060.

Online condolences may be shared with Sheila’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.