Marva Arnita Rutland
September 26, 1947 - December 12, 2020
Life Sketch of Marva Arnita Rutland
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
“A time to be born”
Marva Arnita Groom Rutland, the daughter of Marvin Lewis and Arnita Groom; was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, on September 26, 1947.
“A time for every purpose under the Heavens”
Marva Rutland earned her high school diploma from Campbell Street High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. She then went on to earn her licensed nursing degree from Orange County Technical Institute in Orlando, Florida. Marva diligently served in the capacity of a nursing professional in many geriatric nursing facilities throughout her adult life. At her death she worked at the Utah Veterans Nursing Home in Salt Lake City. She was a faithful member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served in the Mission Society. She was a member of the Red Hats Chapter in Ogden, Utah.
“A time to love”
Marva Rutland was blessed with many loving family and friends. She was married to Lee Artis Rutland (Deceased). From this union two children were born; Andrea Rutland of Atlanta, GA and Lee Marvin Rutland (Quiana) of Orlando, FL. She had one loving granddaughter, Imani Pittman. Marva was loved dearly by her siblings; Terrance (Betty) Groom of Daytona Beach, Florida. Karen Groom Killinger of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mark (Tracey) Groom of Sacramento, California; Adriana Groom of Syracuse, New York. Devoted nieces and nephews and a large close knit family that she cherished. The Sloan-King family members and her loving friend Clarence Davis.
“A time to die”
Marva Rutland passed away December 12, 2020 due to complications from Cancer. Preceded in death by her parents; Marvin and Arnita Groom, sister; Velma Hands. Guardians John and Cherry Woodard.
A viewing for Marva will be on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. To ensure compliance with current social distancing guidelines, we kindly ask that you call the funeral parlor at (801) 474-9119 to make a reservation between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The courtesy of wearing a mask is required. There will be a private family funeral service held in her honor.
In Loving Memory
Andrea, Our prayers are with you and your family. Think of you and Imani often and praying that God give you the strength to get through this. Always in my prayers ���� Evangelist Tonya (Cooper) Alexander
Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the immediate family during this period of sadness. Along with the rest of the family we are struggling to come to grips with such a great sense of loss. Our prayers are with you and God willing peace will shield your pain. To God be the glory.
Marva, was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church Missionary Auxiliary. She was quite with a great big heart and smile. Even when she got sick she would press her way to church and tell me I miss you ladies and I’ll be back. May you find comfort in knowing she was a faithful servant of God and we will miss her dearly. Yvonne Ryans Co-President of General Mission
May you rest in peace my dear friend. I love you.
Oh how I will miss my friend! She was there to greet me at the beginning of my shift and there to say "Love ya girl! Drive safe" at the end of my shift. I will truly miss her. She was such an example of enduring with a smile! We had so many laughs together! She was a great nurse and such a good friend to many! The residents at the VA love her and miss her already! They would wait for Miss M (Marva) to come to work. She was loved dearly by staff and residents. I have heard so many people say that she was like their 2nd mom and was always there to listen and care. She never complained even though you could see that she was often in pain. She was so happy to have her granddaughter Imani living with her and was so proud of her accomplishments. I will miss her but thankful she is resting at peace. No more masks or scraping the snow!! Love you more Miss M!! Dance with Jesus!
Dear Family of Marva; We were devastated to hear of Marva's passing and we send you our condolences. Marva cared for Scott at the veterans' home. And I, Linda, would be glad that he was under her wise care as I left for the evening and Marva would just be starting the night shift. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marva, dear friend, thank you for being there for us. We will miss your quiet spirit, your loving presence and most of all the joy and laughter you brought into our lives. We love you Marva and your spirit lives in our hearts. Karen, Clarence, Imani and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Marva was loved and loved well.
Dearest Marva, My heart ❤️ is heavy, I truly cannot express how I feel and how much you meant to me,mama, Paige and how Loved you were.I miss your smile and good times we shared.You will always be in my heart.Thank you for being a part of life,and so many others you touched.To the family my sincere condolences.Tell Mama I said she's in good company with another Angel.Love you forever and always����������������
You would always tell me to be about my business, I'm okay. I loved working with you. You were always there for me. I will never forget you being Carl Malone's mom to one of our residents! I remember another one of our residents who asked to marry you several times. You were so cute with them. I never met anyone who didn't love you. Your home where you belong in heaven. We will miss you here.
I just now heard about Marva’s passing. I just loved this sweet lady. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends. Penny
Marva was a member of my red hat group I did not know of her passing until about a month ago she was is such sweet person I miss her so much I know god is now taking care of her I send my love and was so blessed to know her for this short time red hat sister mary Riter Ogden ut
I just learned of Aunt Marva's passing, and although time has passed, I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences. Losing a loved one leaves a lasting void, my prayer is that time has provided some healing and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Loving Memory
