Peggy Gaines Rushing

1935 - 2017

Peggy Gaines Rushing obituary, 1935-2017, Meridian, MS

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Meridian

2800 Old North Hills Street

Meridian, Mississippi

Peggy Rushing Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 31, 2017.

Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy Gaines Rushing will be held Wednesday at 11:30am in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Roy Garrett and Rev. Charles Davis will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rushing, 82, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
She was a longtime faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Rushing was loved and well respected in her community where she will be remembered as a very caring, giving and courageous lady. The family will always cherish the memory of her love for her family.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years Jack Rushing; children Dana Rushing (Tammy) and Brady Rushing (Kim); grandchildren Matthew Rushing (Jessica), Kellie Rushing Luke (Jess) and Justin Rushing.
Mrs. Rushing is also survived by her great-grandchildren Ava Rushing and Sawyer Kate Rushing along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Gertrude Gaines; sisters Ouida Walker Arnold, Faye Gaines Pace and her son John Michael Rushing.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 10am to 11am.
Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.

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August 8, 2017

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Rushing family. May God comfort you and strengthen you during this time.

Tld

August 7, 2017

Jack,we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Sonny & Betty Ann Williamson

August 3, 2017

Wayne McInnis

Mr. Jack, Dana and Brady,
There are no comforting words when a loved one passes. I was so pleased when I arrived at the visitation and saw how many folks had shown up to pay their respect -- I remember how good it made me feel when my parents both passed to know so many people loved and cared for our family. Ms. Peggy and I had some great conversations when she would bring items to Wesley House for donation -- she had a wicked sense of humor and I always looked forward to her visits. Mr. Jack -- I miss sitting at the coffee shop with you, solving the problems of the world. Dana and Brady -- anyone that had the pleasure of knowing your mother realized just how special and loving she was to everyone. All of you are and will be in my prayers during this period of loss.

August 2, 2017

Donna, Robin, Sha Watkins Jewel Thompson

We just found out about the loss of your wife and mother and want you to know that we are thinking of you today.
My mother, Jewel Thompson, just had a long conversation with your Mom last week over the passing of her husband, Johnny Edsel Thompson, and we talked about what a loving Mother, pleasant, sweet, and caring person Peggy was.
Our family enjoyed having you, ( Jack, Peggy, Mike, Brady and Dana) as neighbors and friends throughout the years and hope that God will comfort you in your great loss.

August 1, 2017

Family

Chasity Holdren-Pace

Sending my dearest sympathies and love to the Rushing family! May God give you all strength. Sending you all my love! Aunt Peggy was such an amazing woman, I will forever cherish the memories I hold!

August 1, 2017

Peggy Little

We are so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing this week. My Mom, Peggy Little, just received a card from Peggy as she is in Regency very ill. Then we hear this news. Mom and me send our condolences and prayers for peace to her family during this sad time. We are not able to attend the services but know we are thinking of all of you and hold you dear in our hearts.
Your old neighbors from 70th Pl Peggy Little and Kathy Eastman

August 1, 2017

James Rainey

We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the Rushing family at this time.

James Rainey, Lauderdale County Assessor, and Staff

July 31, 2017

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PEGGY. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL. WE HAVE A DENTAL APPOINTMENT AT THAT TIME THAT IS OUT OF TOWN. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
RANDELL AND ANNETTE PALMER.

July 31, 2017

Sonny Peery

Mr. Rushing and family,
I am saddened to read of Mrs. Rushing's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sonny Peery of Tuscaloosa, Al. formerly from Meridian, Ms.

July 31, 2017

Wilda and Glenn Gibson

Please accept our sincere condolences upon the passing of this dear, sweet lady! She and I "shared" first cousins altho we were not kin. She will be so missed! Love and Blessings to all the family.

July 31, 2017

Patsy Vaughn

So sorry for your loss , Ms Peggy was one of the greats , she never saw color and never saw male or female poor or rich , she always saw every one as a person or Gods creation she will be missed by all who knew her rip Ms Peggy

July 31, 2017

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