Martha Ellen Brown Rutledge, age 59, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 18, 1965, in Watauga County. A daughter of the late Fred and Arlene Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church,

She is survived by her husband Greg Rutledge of Wilkesboro, a son Larkin Brown of Wilkesboro, a daughter Taylor Rutledge of Wilkesboro, a son Garrett Rutledge of Wilkesboro, a sister Lydia R. Brown of Granite Falls, three brothers, Nolan Brown of Lenoir, Clay Brown of Wilkesboro and Len Brown of Mebane. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, C/O Gary Sponholz 1690 Big Flatts Church Road Fleetwood, NC 28626.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.