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NICHOLS (RUSH), Mary Jeanne (Wright) 77 of London died at 1:15 AM Monday, May 26, 2008 in her residence. Born June 22, 1930 in Bellefontaine, she was a daughter of George Floyd and Elizabeth Ann (McKune) Wright. Jeanne had taught at Norwood and Frey Elementary Schools in West Jefferson for many years. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of London, she also belonged to Chi Omega Social Sorority, Delphian Literary Society, Friends of the London Public Library, the Madison County and Ohio Retired Teachers Associations and the OSU Womens Medical Service Board. Preceding her in death are her parents, sister Ann (Wright) Runkle and first husband Clive H. Rush (1980) and second husband Wallace V. Nichols (2001). She is survived by her four Rush children Wendy Jeanne Rush Sims of Danby, UK, Jeffrey Clive Rush of Englewood, FL, Douglas James Rush of Oldsmar, FL and Jay W. Rush of Concord, Massachusetts and their families which include six grandchildren, brother John B. (Nancy) Wright of Springfield and numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church of London with Reverend Gordon Johnson officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Jeannes request was to be cremated and her ashes interred at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. By her request, instead of flowers, please send a contribution to either the National Coalition for Ovarian Cancer, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd, Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431, The Madison County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship, 540 Denton St., London, Ohio 43140, Ballet Metropolitan of Columbus, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 211 Garfield Ave., London, Ohio 43140. The family is being served by the EBERLE- FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main St., London, Ohio 43140. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com
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Brig Gen, USAF (R)& Mrs Donald (Grace Rubia) Barnhart
June 7, 2008
Jeanne will long be missed and remembered for her kind and loving ways.
Becky Dawson
June 3, 2008
To Jeanne's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of deep loss. Jeanne began volunteering at The James in 2002; we loved her and I believe she loved the time was able to volunteer. I saw her in the hospital a few months ago and regardless of the pain that she was in, she had that bright, beautiful smile and was spreading cheer and encouragement to everyone else. She was a very special person; we will miss her.
Fondly,
Becky Dawson, Dir.
James Volunteer Services
Amy Nichols and Oscar Romo
May 28, 2008
Jeanne and Dad (Wallace Nichols) shared 20 years together. They enjoyed their nine adult children and the births of a boatload of grandchildren during those years. Jeanne's commitment to the family and community were deeply anchored, and her "Unsinkable Molly Brown"-like attitude was an inspiration. My heartfelt sympathies to Wendy, Jeff, Doug and Jay and their families.
Ruthanne Alexander
May 27, 2008
She was my grandma, and I loved her so much. She will be missed.
My prayers go out to her children and loved ones.
Zrelder Smith
May 27, 2008
To The Family of Jeanne Rush Nichols: The Ohio State University Medical Center Service Board members extend sincere condolences. Jeanne was a strong advocate for the Medical Center and it's mission to serve the community. She actively participated as a volunteer through November 2007. Jeanne's beautiful smile and commitment to serve through volunteerism will be missed.
Zrelder Smith
President
Ohio State University Medical Center
Service Board
ernie sparks
May 27, 2008
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Jenny (Clark) Spangler
May 27, 2008
My father, Lyal Clark, coached with Clive Rush at Ohio State, and my mother, Mary Ann (Clark) Reeks, maintained contact with Jeannie throughout the years. We last saw Jeannie last October at the OSU football class of '57 reunion banquet, and I cherish my memories of her. Jeannie was always such a kind and loving soul.
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