Rose Mae Rush
March 7, 1931 – August 18, 2023
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Rose Mae (Jones) Willis Rush of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on August 18, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Nursing Home. She was born on March 7, 1931 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to Edith Elizabeth (Fowler) Jones and Edward Leo Jones. She was preceded in death by husband, Herbert Rush, deceased, August 12, 2008.
Rose is survived by son Michael Wayne Willis, his wife Patricia (Russell), grandson Kevin Willis. Daughter Sheila Ann MacDonald, granddaughter Shelby Roseanne MacDonald, grandson Thomas MacDonald. Son Gary Dale Willis, his wife Penny (Ogle), granddaughters Megan, husband Bobby Morey, great-grandson Cameron Wayne, Melisa Jane, Valerie (Willis) Mayer, husband Brian Mayer, great-granddaughters, Madison Mayer, her husband Christopher Hogue, Presley and Karis, granddaughter Nicki (Willis) Wasson, husband Christopher Wasson, great-granddaughters, Avery and Ally, and grandson, Gary Dale Willis, his wife Nicole Willis (Carpenter) great-granddaughters Kiley and Sadie.
Rose is preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Mary Louise Jones, Emma Lucille (Jones) Murphy, Hattie Marie (Jones) Schmidlen, James Edward Jones, Lucy Viola (Jones) Willis, William Claude Jones, and Ernest Howard Jones. She is survived by Brother Jerry Alexander Jones wife Ruth Ann (Webster) and sister Shelby Jean (Jones) Gibbons husband Charles Gibbons.
Rose was farm raised in St Leonard, Maryland. She enjoyed working on the farm, but could not wait to see the world. Her passion was singing and was an infamous Yodler. She loved to entertain her family with her beautiful voice. She loved many of the older country artists. Rose finished her school studying at Stayer studying secretarial business. She had many secretarial positions during her career. She retired from Westinghouse, in Annapolis, Maryland after 24 years of service. Rose moved from Annapolis to Leonardtown after her retirement. She loved being outside. Her favorite love was her family. All of her nephews and nieces have so many fond memories of family gatherings and Rose providing many of the long lasting memories. She was very much loved.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service following at 11:30 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Pastor Stan Beall, Emmanuel Church, Huntingtown, MD will be officiating the service. Interment will be private.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Willis, Michael Jones, Billy Jones, Jimmy Jones, Tommy Jones and Rodney Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102 (https://act.alz.org), the Linda L. Kelly Animal Shelter, 5055 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211.
Visitation
Services
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
11:30 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Alzheimer’s Association
National Capital Area Chapter
8180 Greensboro Drive
Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102
Link:
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=39209&mfc_pref=T&39209.donation=form1
Linda L. Kelly Animal Shelter
5055 Hallowing Point Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
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I know you are in a better place my precious sister. No more pain and suffering. It still hurts deeply. We shared enough love and precious memories through the years to last a lifetime. I will cherish them forever until we meet again. Thank you for being the wonderful sister that you always were to me. You were always there for me no matter what. No matter how down I was you always made me laugh. We shared everything. You were always so loving and caring to everyone. You will be missed by many. Will always treasure our memories. RIP Love you so much.
Aunt Teanie was a very loving Aunt. ❤️ I remember her coming to visit us when we were kids and she was always so excited to see us, as we were to see her . She was definitely loved by so many and will be missed. Go rest high Aunt Teanie and sing to the angels !! 😇 I will love you forever !!
To my loving, sweet, loyal Aunt that will always and forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you Aunt Teanie for your kindness and taking the time to make each and everyone of us kids (and there were a lot of us) feel your love. Family was important to you and you let that be known! Mom told me numerous times how much you helped our family, but that’s how we Jones’ roll❤️
You lit up a room and I loved it when you sang and yodeled. You were always the life of the party😊
Thank you Aunt Teanie for leaving your mark on me, I’m so proud to say I’m your niece and will cherish all our times together always💕 I know you are in a better place and no more pain.
Love you always❤️😇🙏
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She had such lively personality and very loving person.I was blessed with her being my sister in law . I have a lot special memories of her. Loved her in a very special way.
Rose a loving sister-in-law. Many years of great memories together. She had a lot love and very special in Avery special way. I lot of memories
I know you are in a better place my precious sister. No more pain and suffering. It still hurts deeply. We shared enough love and precious memories through the years to last a lifetime. I will cherish them forever until we meet again. Thank you for being the wonderful sister that you always were to me. You were always there for me no matter what. No matter how down I was you always made me laugh. We shared everything. You were always so loving and caring to everyone. You will be missed by many. Will always treasure our memories. RIP Love you so much.
Aunt Teanie was a very loving Aunt. ❤️ I remember her coming to visit us when we were kids and she was always so excited to see us, as we were to see her . She was definitely loved by so many and will be missed. Go rest high Aunt Teanie and sing to the angels !! 😇 I will love you forever !!
To my loving, sweet, loyal Aunt that will always and forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you Aunt Teanie for your kindness and taking the time to make each and everyone of us kids (and there were a lot of us) feel your love. Family was important to you and you let that be known! Mom told me numerous times how much you helped our family, but that’s how we Jones’ roll❤️
You lit up a room and I loved it when you sang and yodeled. You were always the life of the party😊
Thank you Aunt Teanie for leaving your mark on me, I’m so proud to say I’m your niece and will cherish all our times together always💕 I know you are in a better place and no more pain.
Love you always❤️😇🙏