GERAL G DEAN RUTLEDGE, age 87, a resident of Dallas for 10 years formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at a Dallas care center. Born November 2, 1924 in Rotan, Texas to James Compton and Allie Boydston Compton, she married Billy Jack Bill Rutledge on June 8, 1946 in Waco, Texas. Jerry was a member of the Baptist church. She loved painting and glazing ceramics. Her entertaining spirit and warm personality set all at ease. This also served her well as she volunteered with her husband at the North Austin Medical Center and Seton Hospital in Austin. Jerrys selfless giving nature was her greatest asset. Preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband on April 4, 2006, survivors include her daughter, Roxanne Caudle of McKinney; son, Robert Rutledge and wife Darice of Dallas; grandchildren, Krista Cheatham and husband Kory of McKinney, Michelle Lewis and husband Ryan of Madison, Mississippi, Chad Caudle of McKinney, Rachel Rutledge of The Colony, Rebecca Rutledge of College Station and Ruthie Rutledge of Dallas; great granddaughters, Madison Cheatham of McKinney, Kayleigh Lewis and Leighton Lewis, both of Madison, Mississippi. Jerry is also survived by her sister, Maxine Hobbs of Waco. Inurnment service is 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2012 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Carter officiating.