Lois Ilene Rush, 83, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, with family by her side, after a short illness.
Lois was born on September 18, 1939, in Golden City, Missouri to Harry and Marjorie Hurrell. She was a resident of Carthage, Missouri and she graduated from Golden City High School in 1958.
She married the love of her life, Norman Rush, on October 4, 1958, in Golden City, Missouri.
She was our family historian. She loved doing family history. Lois volunteered at Webb City Genealogy Society, and she enjoyed cooking and going on family trips. She loved spending time with her family and going to family reunions.
She leaves behind her husband, Norman of 64 years; two daughters, Diane (Kenny) Pollard of Carthage, Cheryl Lown of Carthage; one son, Jeff Rush of Joplin; three sisters, Fern Goodenough of Carl Junction, Mary Ann (Gary) Simmons of Alba, and Patty (Wayne) Baker of Carl Junction; five grandchildren, Nicholaus Rush, Ryan Rush, Travis Neel, Hayley Lown, and Kasie Holly; and five great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Carisma, Kasey, Jessica, and Charity.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
A service is scheduled for Lois at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday evening, January 26, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home. The burial will follow the service at Paradise Cemetery in Jasper, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Webb City Genealogical Society in memory of Lois in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
