Nataleah Rutherford

Nataleah “Nat” Gillian Rutherford, 33, gained her wings and beautifully took flight to paradise peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home in Wichita. She was born November 24, 1990, in McPherson the daughter of Lisa (Rutherford) Brewer. Nataleah attended the following schools in McPherson, Washington Elementary, Middle School and a 2009 graduate of McPherson High School. She loved playing basketball and participating in track events for the Middle School, where she set a school record for the Triple Long Jump. 

Nataleah was the CEO/Owner of True Reflections Clothing. Throughout the years, she worked at McPherson Hospital, Cedars as a CNA, Brown Shoe Fit, Walmart, bartender, graphic designer/office assistant, all while flashing her beautiful smile and helping however she could. She lived mostly in McPherson, Galva, Wichita and sometime in the beautiful mountains of Colorado where she found a love of modeling her amazing body art. She was a top competitor in the Ink Magazine model competition. 

Nataleah was a sweet soul with a creative/artistic style. Restoring/repurposing furniture was another way she let her creativity flow. She enjoyed creating various craft projects for many occasions over the years. Always had an idea to make it just right. She loved reaching out and connecting to family and friends whether a quick text, long phone call or a loving hug. She will be dearly missed by all whom she crossed paths with. 

She was always ready to head out to a concert to rock the night away or just out riding with friends. She was an avid Broncos fan and loved playing games and hanging with her nieces and nephews. Attending tattoo conventions, along with modeling her tats, was a way to express her love of art. She didn’t know a stranger. She loved to travel and enjoyed multiple U.S. states as well as England and Mexico. 

She is survived by her daughter Aaliyah Skipworth, who she adored and loved the mostest, father of Aaliyah, Jerrod Skipworth, mom & dad Lisa Brewer (David), dad Mark Schultz, significant other, Jake Rospond, sisters Brooke (Mason) Mackley, Nicole (Caleb) Godwin and Ashton Day (Lance Hulse); Aunt Nae Nae’s nieces and nephews that she loved with all her heart, Levi, Layla & Lucas Godwin and Myleigh & Maverick Day; Nana Annie Sams; Aunts and Uncles Chris Sams (Erin), Jen Sams, Pam (Jeff) Axelson, Chris (Karen) Brewer and Matthew Brewer and cousins Alexa Bell, Kaiden Wilson, Kale Childers, Rowan Sams, Courtney (Matt) Arnold, Logan Brewer, Marissa (Blake) Brown and Miranda Axelson. 

She is preceded in death by Great Nana England, Grandparents Keith & Betty Brewer, and many close friends that she loved dearly that had touched her heart over the years. 

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson with Pastor George Bocox officiating.  To view a live stream broadcast of the service,  PLEASE CLICK HERE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to Lisa Brewer or donated through the GoFundMe link below (for a fund for Aaliyah) or payable to Stockham Family Funeral Home (to go towards funeral expenses) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.  

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