Anna Rutledge Ogle

Anna Rutledge Ogle

Anna Rutledge Ogle, 100, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 15 years, formerly of St. James City, FL, and Coral Gables, FL. passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Cape Coral., FL. She was born June 23, 1921, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Rube and Alberta Rutledge, now deceased. She was also predeceased by her sister, Ruth Williams and brother, Walter Rutledge.  

Anna was of the Baptist faith and was active in Flagler Street Baptist Church in Miami and sang in the choir for many years. She was born into a musical family, and they all played instruments and sang. She and her sister, Ruth, were known as the Rutledge Duo and sang at fairs, churches, and parties in New Jersey and anywhere else that requested them. She owned a vintage Martin guitar which she gave to one of her nephews, Danny Newsome, who entertains in Nashville. When her family moved to Coral Gables, she joined the Sweet Adelines, a chorus group for women. She and four of her friends, formed a quartet called the Stardusters and sang at the hotels on Miami Beach in the 60’s……. She was a woman of many talents and loved to go fishing, play cards and games and have fun! She and her husband were also members of the St James City VFW.  

She is survived by her loving daughter, Carolyn “Bunny” Cote (Richard) of Cape Coral; a grandson, Neal Cooke; stepsons, Tracy Ogle (Renee) and Kirby Ogle; a sister, Ada Newsome; as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.  

At her request there will be no services.

In loving memory of Anna Rutledge Ogle, memorial contributions are suggested to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2^nd Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33991.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.