Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 18, 1982 – Apr 12, 2019 (Age 36)
Kelli Nichole Rush, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born on May 18, 1982 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Janice Rush and Danny Rush, passed away at age 36 on April 12, 2019. She graduated from Western Michigan University. She was a Professional Gymnastics Coach at Gym Land Gymnastics. Kelli is survived by her brothers, Kaseen Bolden and Hykeem Bolden; sisters, Tasha Rush and Rosita Sealy; niece,Tali Mattox and Selena Rush; nephews, Nuri Algarin, Nova Algarin, and Khaiza Bolden; aunts, Barbara Conrad, Karolyn Braccia, Lavern Lunchford, Mammie Snowden; uncle, Kyrus Rush.She also leaves behind her greatly loved cat, Pebbles and dog, Elle, as well as a host of cousins, family and friends.Loved ones can pay their respects at the celebration of life on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The York House, 5325 Old York Rd, Philadelphia.
6 years later, and I still find myself thinking of you. Growing up, mom and dad would always tell me stories about you - your passion for life, your compassion, your humour. Whenever I fly home, I'm always met by a picture of you in our living room, beaming in a beautiful blue prom dress, with that same radiant smile I can still, and will always, remember. Miss you always, aunt Kelli.
Gia Braccia
May 15, 2025
Kimberly Thomas
April 27, 2019 | Philadelphia, PA | Family
From your birth I knew you, from you dedication and talent I admired you, you were our gift, and now we look to you for comfort and support as we go on without you.
In paradisum deducant te Angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere æternam habeas requiem.
Frank Braccia
April 19, 2019 | Mumbai | Family
Sassy, stubborn, silly as ever and a smile that truly lit up a room...Kelli your light was so bright and I know for a fact that your wings are gonna sparkle even brighter! You will be greatly missed and forever loved!
Nikki Peters
April 18, 2019 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Kelli Nicole Rush your light will shine forever and we will always love and miss you and that beautiful smile #gonetoosoon #gonebutNEVERforgotten
The Boyd Family
April 17, 2019 | Lumberton, OK | Friend
Of all my nieces Kelli was the feisty one.She never let me get away with anything and called me out whenever I made an out of bounds comment. She made me laugh so hard when she tried to get mad. I loved and will miss her beyond words
Karolyn Braccia
April 17, 2019 | Bergen | Family
I was teammates with Kelli at WMU. I'll always remember how she would make hilarious comments that would make me/us laugh. As a gymnast, I admired her natural bounce and spring in her legs. Rest in peace, Rushie.
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Sara Castillo
April 17, 2019 | Beaverton, OR | Friend
My prayers to the family, may you be comforted by all the beautiful memories and Kellis beautiful smile...I love you, Cousin Robin Meadows-Fuller
Robin Meadows-Fuller
April 16, 2019 | Philadelphia, PA | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. From your entire Family here in Texas, our thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and Yours.
George Burton
April 16, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Family