Mary Elizabeth Rushing

Mary Elizabeth Rushing, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 peacefully surrounded by her family. Family visitation will be 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Wall Protestant Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Ray Watson officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. On November 4, 1916 Mary was born to Robert and Ruby Harris in Wartrace, Tennessee. Her family moved to San Angelo, Texas when she was nine years old. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1934, married in 1938 and worked for Lubyʼs Cafeteria for 25 years. Mother raised eight children and was a hard worker. She was the glue that held the family together, always having poise and respect for others. Rest in peace, you deserve it. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Kenneth and David; two infant daughters, one brother, two sisters, and two son-in-laws. She is survived by sons, Darrell (Ann) Rushing of Miles, Larry (Gloria) Rushing of San Angelo, daughters, Patricia (Louis) Watson, Elizabeth (Orvie) Jenkins all of San Angelo, Barbara McAda of Portland, OR, Glenda (Paul) Jones of Denison, brother, L.L. "Brownie" (Bennie) Harris of San Angelo. Grandchildren are Derek, Jimmy, Debra, Jeffery, Kendra, Mindy, Devin, Beth, Ricci, Lance, Cory, Alisha, Chase, Graeme, Layton, Nineteen Great Grandchildren, Seven Great Great- Grandchildren, daughters-in-law, Billie Rushing of Sterling City and Gracie Rushing of San Angelo The family would like to thank the Regency House for their love and care of our mother for the last 7 ½ years, A special thanks to Amanda, Susan and Rose. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

Visitation

Friday, July 24, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr. San Angelo 76903, United States