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Billie Rush Obituary
Today we celebrate the life of Billie Burke Rush. Billie passed away May 23rd 2010 at her residence. Billie was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma May 26, 1925 to Arthur and Myrtle Pradmore. Billie was the youngest of 7 children. Billie married Buster Rush in Florence, Arizona on July 16, 1942 and relocated to Santa Maria, California. Together they had 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Billie loved her family and believed that above all else family was the most important.
In the early years Billie worked at Bonita Packing Sheds and at Fairlawn School in the cafeteria. Buster worked for Red Townsend, Webb Construction, Stamey's Auto & Truck, Jerry Nunn Construction, Riggs International Truck Sales and retired from his business, Bucks Auto & Truck Service. Billie and her family have been living in Santa Maria since 1942.
Billie is survived by her children Bill Rush, Sandra Hernandez, Johnny Rush and Terri Hilbrant. Sisters, Betty Brannon (92 years old) of Santa Maria and Peggy Rosbrugh (94 years old) Gridley Calif. Billie is survived by 13 grand children: Jody Rush & Michael Rush, Troy & Kelly Shadman, Kim Marino, Lisa Johnson & Chris Hernandez, Jeanna Rush, Jennifer Sousa, Johnny Jr. & Justine Rush, Brett Swan & Andrea Hilbrant as well as 13 Great grand children: Jessica Rush, Austin Rush, Kyle, Wade, Linda, and Nash Shadman, Jessica Ramiro, Brandon Marino, Jacob & Marissa Hernandez, Valerie Johnson, Tanner Rush and Mason Babcock.
Billie has been preceded in death by her husband Buster Rush, and daughter Linda Shadman. She has said goodbye to her Parents Arthur & Myrtle Pradmore, 2 sisters Juanita Sales and Norma Herndon and 2 brothers Truman & Ross (Jake) Pradmore.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 9:00 am until 11:00 am in the Chapel of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. The Funeral Service will also be on Wednesday beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the Santa Maria Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
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Kim Marino
May 29, 2010
My dearest grandmother you were the most wonderful person to all who ever touched your heart, you forever touched mine, I am gonna miss you so much. But I know you are with Papa and your daughter and a few of those other family members who loved you dearly. Now its your time with them. Love you Grandma Billie.
Crystal Jensen
May 26, 2010
My sweet stubburn little x-mother in-law,I thank you for making me a part of your family.We didnt seem to see eye to eye on everything, but we both did agree that you knew best, and you were good with that...
I was so blessed to have you as a grandmother not only to Jeanna, but also to Bridget and Megan. When my grandchildren now call me grandma the first thing I think of is you.Thanks for understanding all the hard things that we go thru in life and thanks for always caring. I love you and will always share our stories.
God Bless
Penny Pradmore-Neil
May 25, 2010
My heart and my love are with you, my family. We let too much time pass without acknowledging family ties. We are so close yet so very far. I pray for your comfort.
Jeanna Rush
May 25, 2010
My dear sweet grandma. You have done so much for me. You have instilled so much in me. I never thought this day would come but here we are. I know you are with grandpa and aunt Linda building us all a beautiful home to come to when its our time. I know that there is lots of babies up there that need your loving and caring heart. Go fill that void for them. Remember grandma purple dresses will look beautiful on thoses little girls.. I love and miss both you and grandpa so much. Until we see each other again. RIP GRANDMA AND GRANDPA RUSH. Love always Jeanna
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