Barbara Rutherford

December 6, 1960 - July 16, 2020

Barbara Jean Rutherford (Johnson), 59, of Hudson, Florida passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 16th, 2020. Barbara was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on December 6th, 1960 to the late Dana and Patricia Johnson of Middleboro, Massachusetts. Barbara is survived by her loving husband Donald Rutherford Jr., her two daughters, Janelle Rutherford and her partner Gary Alegria of Port Richey, Fl., Heather Buchanan and her husband Dean Buchanan of Hudson, Fl, her mother in-law Patricia Rutherford of Hudson, Fl., two grandchildren Sean and Tristan Alegria of Port Richey, Fl., five siblings; Joyce Bailey of Port Richey, Fl., Guy Johnson of New Port Richey, Fl., Dana Johnson of Taunton, Massachusetts, Lois Almeida of Lakeville, Massachusetts, Jeffrey Johnson of Middleboro, Massachusetts and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara enjoyed gardening, she always had the best rose gardens. She loved to cook and especially loved to cook for others. Barbara always made holidays special for her family by putting up spectacular decorations and making the most hearty home cooked meals. Barbara had an affection for animals; she loved feeding all of the different kinds of birds that visited the lake in her backyard. Barbara loved caring for her cat Matty. If there ever was an animal she spoiled, it was him. Barbara also loved taking vacations and traveling, but above all, she loved spending time with her family.