Josephine J. Rusher

JOSEPHINE J. RUSHER Josephine "Jo" Rusher, 96, passed away September 20, 2018. She was of the Catholic faith. Jo was the daughter of Stanley and Bertha Janicki of Castle Hayne, and spent her childhood as part of the Polish farm community in that area. After graduating from New Hanover High School, Jo began pursuing numerous business endeavors. She had a passion for textiles and interior design and began her entrepreneurial career as owner of The Merry Jo Fabrics in Wilmington, where she designed and fabricated draperies for many homes in the area. Later, she owned and operated Harbor Inn Motel on Harbor Island, as well as Country Corner Fabrics in Wilmington. Jo was predeceased by husband, Edward A. Rusher, Sr. and brothers Stanley (Bo) Janicki, and Arthur Janicki. She is survived by her sister, Isabelle Bastues of Garden Grove, CA, daughter, Jacqueline Dean (Tom) of Knoxville, TN and son, Alan Rusher of Wilmington. A graveside service will be held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church cemetery in Castle Hayne on Tuesday, October 30th at 1:00pm, followed by a receiving of friends in the church parish hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The Boys and Girls Home, 400 Flemington Dr., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, or to Paws Place, 242 George II Hwy., Winnabow, NC 28479. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com