April Phillips Rush
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April Phillips Rush

  • April 1, 1946 - September 27, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Your parents made a lasting impression on the lives of so many people. I am sadden to hear of their passing. I feel very blessed to have been one...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Angie Brasfield, formerly Boheler - TN

“April was my teaching leader in BSF from 1984 to 1986. She was a wise, funny, wonderful lady. It was a privilege to serve in leadership with April....Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Penny Semberski - Little Rock, AR

“I was so very sorry to learn of April's passing. She was always kind and cheerful and I enjoyed the time we spent together at Hall High. ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Barbara Eaker Stewart - Garland, TX

“my deepest sympathies to the family. Most sincerely, cheryl burnett-baird ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Cheryl burnett-baird - Nashville, TN

“Deepest sympathy is sent to April's family at this time. We know we are grateful for every moment we can share with our loved ones. ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Karen Wolfe Matheson - Houston, TX

“Saddened to learn of your Mother's death in last week's newspaper. May God grant you peace. Hall High classmates, Marilou Brodie and Marilyn Brodie...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Marilyn Brodie Archer - De Queen, AR

“To the family of Ms. Rush, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Rush recently. I only met her a month ago and she was such an inspiration to me. She...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Jennifer - Little Rock, AR

“We were so sorry to hear about April's death....We are in Canada on a 3-week trip, so we were not able to be at the service...Our thoughts and...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Joe and Julie Clements - AR

“may the comforting of the Holy Spirit be you and your family. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: JOHN & KAREN FESTA - little rock, AR

“I'm so sorry for your lost. I've lost a second friend. I went to High School with Bill & April and I also worked for them for 15 years. I'll miss...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Lee & Nina McClenney - AR

“Dear Family, What a lady April was!!! I am thankful for all the years in Bible Study Fellowship and The Bible Church of Little Rock we shared. ...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: JoAnn Martin - North Little Rock, AR

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The staff at Richards Honda Yamaha ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Richards Honda Yamaha - AR

“April, you were a special treat in the Little Rock evening women's group of Bible Study Fellowship. I remember a delightful dinner at your home that...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Lynn Ewbank

“Dear Family of April: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. April was a wonderful lady and a friend to all she met. Our love...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Judean and Larry Paul - AR

“Leigh Ann & Lindy - I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you. Know that I and so many others love you and are praying for you. I was...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Heather Jackson Letterman - Allen, TX

“Girls, Claudia, I am so so sorry to hear of April's passing. I think of all the wonder times we shared as kids growing up together. No question that...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Suzanne Jenkins - Houston, TX

“I just wanted the family to know how much Bill and April meant to Darin. He shared with me that they made him feel like family, even though they...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Carol Riggin Shaw - Little Rock, AR

“Lindy: Just wanted to know that Rhonda and I have you in our prayers during this time. May our Lord and Savior comfort and give you strength. We...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Matt and Rhonda Moore - Columbia, MO

“Dear Sweet Family: We are mourning the loss of your parents. We loved Bill and April. Both touched our lives with their joy for life, their love...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Joe and Mary Alice Henry - AR


April Phillips Rush, went to be with Jesus on September 27, 2011. April made life exciting. Her friends all attest that their lives are richer because of her wisdom and hospitality. Family and friends describe April as kind, strong, positive, supportive, and faithful. April lived her life as if it were not her own. She daily died to herself and lived for her Savior, which resulted in her deep love for serving her family and friends. April graduated Hall High School (1964) and attended the University of Arkansas where she was a Pi Beta Phi. April served constantly at the side of her late husband Bill Rush at Rush Engine, Triumph of Arkansas, and Rush Evans Construction. Many in Little Rock express how God changed their lives through Bill and April's ministry during the 30 years they served with BSF, CBS, and Fellowship Bible Church. April was famous for the way she loved her husband and their two daughters.

Survived by her mother Mary Ann Phillips; two daughters, Leigh Ann (Craig) Evans and Lindy (Chuck) Gschwend; sister Claudia (Larry) Parks; grandchildren, Grace Anne, Rush and Andrew Evans, Charlie, Billy and Kate Gschwend. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill and her father, Lee Phillips.

A viewing will be 1:30pm Friday, September 30, 2011 with the funeral beginning at 2:00pm at Fellowship Bible Church. A family visitation is at 3:00pm immediately following the funeral until 3:45 with a graveside at 4:15pm at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Per April's request, Memorials can be made to Fellowship Bible Church Jonesboro, 1801 Woodsprings Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401.