Peggy M. Rush, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away August 17th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born May 28, 1939 in Alpine, Texas to Fred and Violet Wilks. She graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957 and married John C. Rush in 1961. Peggy worked as a clerk/typist for an insurance company before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her three boys. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and visiting relatives. John and Peggy also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their vacation home in New Braunfels, Texas. They've resided in Lawrence for four years and are members of First Southern Baptist Church. Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John C. Rush, Sr.; her sons, Freddie James Ellis (wife Carolyn), John C. Rush, Jr. (wife Corinne), and Jason W. Rush (wife Jennifer); her brother, Tom M. Wilks, DVM (wife Mila); eight grandchildren, Bradley, Alicia, Jessica, Jacqueline, Zachary, Colton, Ian, and Zoe; and two great-grandchildren, Candice and David; as well as many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Candice Rush. Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 between 5 and 8 pm at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am and will be followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4300 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049. Special thanks to the First Southern Baptist Church of Lawrence and the medical staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their support.
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Peggy accepted me right from the start when I first met her. I have many fond memories of spending time with her. She was a very loving and giving person and missed very much. She spent a lot of time with our children who also have fond memories of her.
Carolyn Ellis
Family
August 14, 2020
Peggy was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Hazel Gilmore
Cindy & Gary Buck
August 26, 2016
Peggy always had a smile and was always happy to spend time with all her family and friends. She had a good heart and was a loving and caring person. We will always remember all the great times we have had together as a family. She will be missed but will live on in our memories.
Corinne Rush
August 25, 2016
Peggy was always very thoughfull and loving cousin. She and her husband John would always visit my mom during her time of sickness before her passing. I will always be grateful for their support, prayers and love. Joe and Lisa Braun Baytown, tx
Joe Braun
August 25, 2016
Peggy was a rare jewel and loved me the first time I met her. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Carolyn Ellis
August 24, 2016
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