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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.