Margie Neal Rush

Funeral services for Margie Neal Rush, 84, of Burke will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cindy Doran and Reverend Becky Love officiating. Graveside committal will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Sample Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mrs. Rush was born November 23, 1929 in Shelbyville, Texas to Jack and Atta (Sample) Strickland, and died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at her residence. She had resided in Angelina County most of her life.

She was a devoted wife of 53 years and a loving mother and grandmother. She opened her home and heart to all who entered her life. Her greatest joy was her family, not only hers but many others. Her funny, witty personality and beautiful smile brought laughter and sunshine to those around her. She made everyone feel loved with her big heart, words of wisdom, and her delicious cooking...especially biscuits!

Mrs. Rush was a faithful member of Burke United Methodist Church and was a great inspiration, setting a Godly example to all. Her strength and faith were a shining light in the darkest of days.

She was a homemaker for most of her life, but worked outside the home at Perry Brothers, D.H. Walker’s, Piggly Wiggly and Brookshire Brothers.

Mrs. Rush served at the V.F.W. Post 1836 in Lufkin for many years and was a Past President. She was also a lifetime member of the Livingston V.F.W. and had served as the District 19 V.F.W. President. She was also a member of the D.A.V. and volunteered at the V.A. Clinic in Lufkin.

Survivors include her children, Linda Cayton and husband Nathan of Lufkin, Mike Rush and wife Debbie of Carrollton, Pam Burnette, Patsy Colbert and husband Bobby, all of Burke, and John Rush and wife Cherry of Burke; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family she was mother to.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Zusle Rush, Jr.; son, Mark Rush; son-in-law, Reverend Jerry Burnette; granddaughter, Stacy Smith; and sisters, Jackie O’Sullivan and Laverne Rice.

Pallbearers will be Scott Cayton, Jeromy Burnette, Wesley Burnette, Bradley Smith, Matt Rush, Aaron Rush, Zane Rush and Pvt. Caul Reynolds, U.S. Army.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Cayton, Daniel Rush, Steven Burnette, Terry Colbert and Todd Baker.

The family extends special thanks for their loving care to Trinity Mission Health & Rehabilitation of Diboll and Affinity Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stacy Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Patsy Colbert, 2931 Tidwell Road, Diboll, Texas 75941.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.