Peggy Maurine Rush
May 28, 1939 - August 17, 2016
Peggy M. Rush, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away August 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born May 28, 1939 in Alpine, Texas to Fred and Violet Wilks. She graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957 and married John C. Rush in 1961. Peggy worked as a clerk/typist for an insurance company before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her three boys. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and visiting relatives. John and Peggy also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their vacation home in New Braunfels, Texas. They've resided in Lawrence for four years and are members of First Southern Baptist Church.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John C. Rush, Sr.; her sons, Freddie James Ellis (wife Carolyn), John C. Rush, Jr. (wife Corinne), and Jason W. Rush (wife Jennifer); her brother, Tom M. Wilks, DVM (wife Mila); eight grandchildren, Bradley, Alicia, Jessica, Jacqueline, Zachary, Colton, Ian, and Zoe; and two great-grandchildren, Candice and David; as well as many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Candice Rush.
Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 between 5 and 8 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am and will be followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4300 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.
Special thanks to the First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence and the medical staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their support.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
May 28, 1939 - August 17, 2016
Peggy M. Rush, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away August 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born May 28, 1939 in Alpine, Texas to Fred and Violet Wilks. She graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957 and married John C. Rush in 1961. Peggy worked as a clerk/typist for an insurance company before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her three boys. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and visiting relatives. John and Peggy also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their vacation home in New Braunfels, Texas. They've resided in Lawrence for four years and are members of First Southern Baptist Church.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John C. Rush, Sr.; her sons, Freddie James Ellis (wife Carolyn), John C. Rush, Jr. (wife Corinne), and Jason W. Rush (wife Jennifer); her brother, Tom M. Wilks, DVM (wife Mila); eight grandchildren, Bradley, Alicia, Jessica, Jacqueline, Zachary, Colton, Ian, and Zoe; and two great-grandchildren, Candice and David; as well as many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Candice Rush.
Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 between 5 and 8 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am and will be followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4300 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.
Special thanks to the First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence and the medical staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their support.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
Peggy Maurine Rush
May 28, 1939 - August 17, 2016
Peggy M. Rush, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away August 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born May 28, 1939 in Alpine, Texas to Fred and Violet Wilks. She graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957 and married John C. Rush in 1961. Peggy worked as a clerk/typist for an insurance company before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her three boys. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and visiting relatives. John and Peggy also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their vacation home in New Braunfels, Texas. They've resided in Lawrence for four years and are members of First Southern Baptist Church.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John C. Rush, Sr.; her sons, Freddie James Ellis (wife Carolyn), John C. Rush, Jr. (wife Corinne), and Jason W. Rush (wife Jennifer); her brother, Tom M. Wilks, DVM (wife Mila); eight grandchildren, Bradley, Alicia, Jessica, Jacqueline, Zachary, Colton, Ian, and Zoe; and two great-grandchildren, Candice and David; as well as many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Candice Rush.
Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 between 5 and 8 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am and will be followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4300 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.
Special thanks to the First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence and the medical staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their support.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
May 28, 1939 - August 17, 2016
Peggy M. Rush, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away August 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born May 28, 1939 in Alpine, Texas to Fred and Violet Wilks. She graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957 and married John C. Rush in 1961. Peggy worked as a clerk/typist for an insurance company before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her three boys. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and visiting relatives. John and Peggy also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their vacation home in New Braunfels, Texas. They've resided in Lawrence for four years and are members of First Southern Baptist Church.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John C. Rush, Sr.; her sons, Freddie James Ellis (wife Carolyn), John C. Rush, Jr. (wife Corinne), and Jason W. Rush (wife Jennifer); her brother, Tom M. Wilks, DVM (wife Mila); eight grandchildren, Bradley, Alicia, Jessica, Jacqueline, Zachary, Colton, Ian, and Zoe; and two great-grandchildren, Candice and David; as well as many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Candice Rush.
Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 between 5 and 8 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am and will be followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4300 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.
Special thanks to the First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence and the medical staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their support.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
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