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Frances Rushing Obituary
RUSHING
1922 - 2015
Frances Cooper Rushing of Fort Walton Beach/Pensacola died peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 29th, 2015 in Fort Walton Beach, where she was able to view the Gulf she loved each day for the last 3 years.
Mrs. Rushing was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1922. She and her husband, of 69 years Frank Sr., moved to Pensacola in 1968. Mrs. Rushing was a stay at home mom to her two boys, Rick and Frank, Jr. In the 80's she decided to go to work for Miles Furniture as an interior decorator. She was a member of East Hill Baptist Church for many years.
"Grammy" loved to fish and always caught the biggest and the most, whether in the Gulf or a Bass Lake.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sr., and her older brother John Cooper.
Survivors include sons, Rick and Frank; younger brother, Richard Cooper; grandchildren, Blake Rushing (Christy), Chase Rushing (Samantha), Liz Cheeks (James) and Lauren Rushing; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would also like to extend our appreciation to her main caregiver and friend, Brenda Allie, as well as the other Home Instead caregivers. Additionally, her doctor of nearly 25 years, Don Blackmon, added immensely to her quality of life.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at Bayview Memorial Park, in Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 220 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway, is entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Rushing
Dianne Henry
October 7, 2015
Thinking of my dear cuz's as you bid your beautiful mother good bye yesterday. She was such a lovely, fun person.
It was always thrilling for us, growing up in the country to hear our folks saying, The Rushing Are Coming!!!
We love you all,
Dianne Henry
Randy Rodgers
October 6, 2015
Frank,I am very sorry for your loss.
May God sign his light on her.
-Randy and Connie Rodgers
Virginia Hempfleng
October 6, 2015
May God bless your family as you celebrate Frances' life.
Tem & Dianne Blalock
October 5, 2015
What a grand lady!! You always felt welcomed in her home. Frank and Rick had one special mother. I am a lucky man to have known her.
Eric Gleaton
October 5, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fred & Judy Renfroe
October 4, 2015
Frank, Rick and Families. Francis was a beautiful Light in this World! A True Southern Lady. She was Special to All the Lives she touched, loved by All and missed by All. Love and Peace, Fred and Judy Renfroe
Jack and Tara Sherer
October 3, 2015
Frank, Rick, and family,
I speak for the Sherer Family when I say we will celebrate your lovely mother's life, knowing she is dancing and laughing "up there" with Big Frank, Big Jack, Emily, and all the rest! Frances was a beautiful, gracious, classy southern lady who made us all feel welcomed and loved. Celebrate, indeed! Love, Tara, Jack, and all the Sherer Clan
Diana Zabodyn
October 2, 2015
Rick, Sandra and Family,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your mother, Frances. Chase and Lizzy had so many kind and loving words of affections for their Grammy. I would have loved to have met her. Sending Prayers and comfort in your time of sorrow. Please extend our condolences to Frank, your family and friends.
Diana, Wayne Zabodyn and Family
Leslie Rushing
October 2, 2015
To the most beautiful woman I have known, Rest in peace Frances and Thank you for being apart of my life .
Fran & Roger Tarter
October 2, 2015
Mrs. Rushing's love of family, beauty and grace were legendary! She touched many lives during her long lifetime - including ours. The world is a little dimmer with her passing. She will be forever missed.
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