Marie Bryant Rushing
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Marie Bryant Rushing

  • August 24, 1944 - October 21, 2011
  • Shannon Hills, Arkansas
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“The holidays just are not the same without you mom. I miss you so much. ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Yvonne McNaughton - Bryant, AR

“I miss you and find myself wanting to talk to you and share with you my feelings and how my day has gone. Driving home last week, when I went back...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Yvonne McNaughton - Bryant, AR

“I am sure having a hard time sleeping without you here. I miss our late night talks and kisses. ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Yvonne McNaughton - Bryant, AR

“When I visited Marie she would always ask me to spend the night with her about a week ago she ask me to spent the night so I came home got clothes...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Dorothy Brewer-Bryant - Sherwood , AR

“I miss you so much mom. I loved the time we shared. The kisses and I love yous you gave me all last week was so awesome. I just hope I can be as...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Yvonne McNaughton - Bryant, AR

“Was so sorry to hear about Marie. She was a woman with determination and never gave up. She is finally free of pain and in a much better place. It...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Martha Watson Peel - Litttle Rock, AR

“Yvonne and family, I wanted to give my deepest condolences to you and your family to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I realize that...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Jacquelin Maize - Sherwood

“Paula, Sorry to hear about your loss, we are sending a gentle hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on my mind and in my...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Dude & Karen Garrett - AR

“Yvonne, our prayers are with you and your family. We love you. William and Jean Givens ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Jean Givens - Little Rock, AR

“Yvonne, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and yours during this time and always. Mary ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Mary Hand - North Little Rock, AR

“Everyone in Strategic Development is thinking of you and your family in this time of grief. ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Cindy Lewis - Benton, AR

“Yvonne, Bless your sweet heart. My love and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss. Please remember you were the perfect...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Christi Kittler - Little Rock, AR

“We are very sorry for your loss. ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Michael Browning - Little Rock, AR

“Deepest Sympathy,I will sadly miss you ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: RC Maynard - Scarbro, WV - nephew

“I know you will be greatly missed by your loving family. ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Ann Fairlkess - Conway, AR

“Your mom was truly an amazing woman. Her courage to live and fight the long battle with cancer was amazing. What would have beat most people down,...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Pam Peters - Cabot, AR

“I had the pleasure of working with Marie at Levi Strauss. When I started working in the warehouse, Marie, Renee and Judy were in the Overage...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Linda (Magar) Powell - Maumelle, AR

“Marie was a wonderful lady. My condolences go out to her family. ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Laura Lambert - Cato, AR - friend

“May you find comfort in God and know that everything will be alright. We all have to tae this road one day and we shall meet our loved ones soon. ...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Lawanaka Hooper - Little Rock, AR


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Marie Rushing, 67, of Shannon Hills went to be with the Lord Friday, October 21st, 2011. She was born on August 24th, 1944. She retired from Levi Strauss. Memaw as she was known, was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, who was very devoted to her family of brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many others, including her unborn first great grandbaby who will arrive in early 2012.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband and precious angel, Marvin Rushing; her parents Boyd and Bessie Bryant; her sister Lucille (Workman) Bryant and her brother Freelon Bryant. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Yvonne McNaughton of Bryant and Paula Andrews (Jimmy) of Shannon Hills; three grandchildren Holly (Browning) Moore (Nicholas), Michael Browning, Junior and Stacy Snyder; her sister Carol Marcum (John) of Breeding West Virginia; her brothers Jim Bryant of North Little Rock and Freddie Bryant (Pansy) of Fort Gay, West Virginia and a host of extended family and friends.
The staff at Baptist Home Health and Hospice provided great care to Marie during her fight to overcome cancer. She lived by the motto "I'll die trying" and everyone who supported her in her battle could see her live up to that every day.
When she was first diagnosed with cancer, she asked her oncologist, Dr. Mariann Harrington to never give up hope but to always be open and honest. Dr. Harrington kept her commitment and mother knew she was in the best medical hands and was so appreciative of the love and support shown by Dr. Harrington as well as her other doctors. They never gave up hope. Mother referred to Dr. Harrington as her personal angel. Now she is with the almighty healer, pain free, cancer free and with her most precious angel of all; her husband Marvin.
Graveside services will be on Monday, October 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23rd at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home,10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR 72002 (501)455-1067.
Please share your memories of Marie at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com