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Julia Rush Obituary
Virginia Beach - Julia Catherine Rush, 105, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2017. A native of Norfolk she was the daughter of the late Grace Fiveash Rush and John D. Rush, Sr. She was a graduate of Maury High School and Randolph Macon Woman's College in the Class of 1934. After college she began her teaching career in the Norfolk Public School System, serving at Maury High School as a physical education and math teacher.
Julia was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach
Left to cherish her memory are three nieces, Anne B. Walker of Virginia Beach, Susan B. Smith (Walton) of Clarkesville, GA, and Charlotte Rush of Birmingham, AL; two nephews, Clay Fiveash Rush (Charlene) of Virginia Beach and John Carter Rush (Paris) of Reston, VA; three great nieces, Karen Legault of Virginia Beach, Rush Smith of Clarkesville, GA, and Berkley S. Yorkery (Ryan) of Durham, NC; a great nephew, Carter Rush of Reston, VA; several great-great nieces and nephews; and a sister in law, Adelaide Rush of Virginia Beach.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 6, 2018 in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.hdoliver.com
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Karen Legault
January 7, 2018
She was a very nice aunt and i will miss her and kevin and i loved her
Julia, Joe, Mary
January 7, 2018
John Mary Julia Joe, brothers, sisters
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January 6, 2018
I happened upon this obituary as I was looking for another. Such wonderful memories I have of Ms.Rush at Maury High. She was a trail blazer and someone I will always remember. Cornelia Atwood Leitch, class of '58.
Charlotte Rush
January 5, 2018
What an amazing aunt was my Aunt Julia. She blazed her trails with adventure and gusto. And she shared those experiences with a twinkle in her eye. Her heart was bigger than most so she gave much to those she cared, family and friends. I'm so thankful I knew and loved her.
Regina Toolin Starling
January 3, 2018
Ms. Rush was my physical education teacher at Maury High School. I was in the class of 1962 and she was one of my favorite teachers. Very strict, but good. May her family find peace and comfort. I am sure she will be missed.
Janet Deary Ramsey
December 30, 2017
Julia and John were my best friends and playmates growing up in Alanton.
Julia, Dot Stephens, Buck Harris, Helen Lukens, and my mom Sudeen Deary and my self explored all over Alanton from the shore line to the woods. It was a magical time. It was like a giant classroom, learning every bird, tree names, wild flowers and small animals and ducks. The days it snowed Julia would be the first to arrive at our house to go sledding down McCullough Lane. John would stand at the bottom of the hill to make sure that we stayed on course. Julia and my mom were the pushers. We shared a lot of great memories that will always be in my heart. Julia will always be missed but not forgotten.
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