Edith (Milum) Rush, 94-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend who touched the lives of many during her long and meaningful life.
Edith was born December 4, 1930, in Ripley County, MO, to the late Clifford and Verna (Kennon) Milum. On April 29, 1950, Edith married Joe Rush who preceded her in death in 1997. Edith was a blessing to the Doniphan Community. She taught in Ripley County Schools for 60 years, serving as a substitute teacher after her retirement. “Mrs. Rush” made learning fun and engaging for her students. Her dedication to education earned her the title of “Favorite Teacher” from many of her students. Her love of learning and engaging students extended beyond the classroom, as she also taught Sunday School at Doniphan Church of Christ, where she nurtured the faith and knowledge of her students. Edith had a green thumb and loved gardening. She grew a variety of plants, filling her home and garden with beauty. Her generous spirit shone through as she shared her joy of the outdoors and gardening by gifting starter plants to family, friends, and neighbors, helping them enrich their own gardens and flower beds. Edith was known for her work ethic and was always the first to roll up her sleeves and do whatever needed to be done. She made 1,000s of meals for others throughout her life. To fill up her “free” time, she handstitched quilts and kept a closet full of them ready to give away to anyone in need. There was no mess too big and no job too hard in her mind. This trait lives on in her children and grandchildren. Edith’s legacy of kindness, teaching, and love will live on in the many lives she touched.
Surviving is her daughter, Carol (Dr. Les) Lamoureux of Branson West, MO; and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Rush of Doniphan; grandchildren, Phillip (Caitlin) Lamoureux of Doniphan, Amy (Dustin) Braschler, also of Doniphan, Lori (Paul) Adell of Sikeston, MO, Lindsey (Ryan) Schlief of Dexter, and Logan (Mackenzie) Rush of Clever, MO; great-grandchildren, Audrey Braschler, Kadison, Kambry, and Kennon Adell, Rylin Jo, Rivers, and Ridge Schlief, Colby, Ella, and Avery Rush.
In addition to her husband, Joe, Edith was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Rush; brothers, Glenn and Burl Milum; and sister, Sally Williamson Calvert.
The visitation and funeral will be held at the Doniphan Church of Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Visitation will begin at noon with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be on The Rush Family Farm. Serving as pallbearers will be Phillip Lamoureux, Logan Rush, Les Lamoureux, Dustin Braschler, Paul Adell, and Ryan Schlief. Honorary pallbearers are Rivers Schlief, Kennon Adell, Ridge Schlief, and Colby Rush.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
