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Joye Rush

Columbia, South Carolina

1957 - 2023

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Joye Rush December 7, 1957 - November 3, 2023 Columbia, South Carolina - Joye Elaine Kelly Rush, 65, of Columbia, SC, died after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 3, 2023. Joye was born in Columbia, SC on December 7, 1957 to James Wesley Kelly and Shirley Hames Kelly. She graduated...

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Kelli, Cindy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Joey. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

Thoughts and prayers for Joye's family and friends as they remember her fondly.

My deepest sympathies go to Joye´s family. Her daughter´s wonderful updates showed the love of wonderful daughter. She certainly did live life to the fullest and was obviously very talented, I found out so many incredible things, that I didn´t know, when I read her obituary. I wasn´t around her often, but when I hiked with her some, she was so kind. Ellen Faris

Joye was an example for all of us in living life fully and with courage through every adversity. I am grateful to have shared her friendship and her her love for the outdoors on our hikes. My heart is with her precious family who loved her so well.

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I have known Joye since the 9th grade and throughout High School. She was also a neighbor who lived just up the street. There are no words to describe the loss of such a wonderful lady. She had a warm, contagious smile that knew no stranger. She always had a kind word or in some cases, some very valuable advice that made you feel important. We kept in touch for a few years after graduation and then unfortunately, time and distance intervened. The impact she had on family, friends, and her...

I have known Joye for almost 60 years, growing up just down the street from each other. We had many fun times, went to church together and played sports together. We had many trips together to the beach and the mountains. She was one of the kindest and sweetest people that I´ve ever known. She never forgot my birthday and vice versa. She always sent photos in the Christmas cards that she sent over the years. I will miss her so very much. I´m praying for Kelli and her family, as well as Cynthia.