Aunita Thornton Bush

Aunita Thornton Bush obituary

Aunita Thornton Bush

Aunita Bush Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Aunita T. Bush, 84, of Surfside, SC, formerly of Dunbar, WV passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Dunbar to the late Newton Wesley Thornton and Mary Aunita Patchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Mack Bush; sister, Myrtle Henshaw; brother, Fenton Thornton and also her special childhood friend, Pat Parsons. Aunita retired from Kanawha County Board of Education with 31 years of service as a Kindergarten Aide. Surviving are her loving children, Kelly (Jeff) Withrow and Shane (Christella) Reed; grandchildren, Holli (Mike) McClain, Kala (Joey) Puterbaugh, Morgan (Alex) Reed and Kaylan (Tyler) Miles; great grandchildren, Savannah and Sophie McClain and Crew Puterbaugh. Also surviving are her longtime friend, Carol Botkins and special childhood friend, Annie Holstein. It is at Aunita request that she be cremated and no service at this time. You may visit Aunita's tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Bush family.

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