Obituary for Barbara Ann Rush (Hunter)
On October 17, 2022 God plucked a beautiful flower from the garden of eternal rest. Barbara Ann Hunter Rush was born
on October 25, 1968 to the late Bobby Lee Hunter and Shirley Ann Thomas Hunter at Robeson County Memorial Hospital, Lumberton NC. Her early childhood education included her attendance at Cliffdale Elementary, Anne Chesnutt Junior High, and graduated from 71st Senior High School Class of 87. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Christian Outreach Bible Institute. After graduation she worked a couple of jobs before landing a career at Cape Fear Valley Health System, lasting for over 20 years.
In 1988 Barbara met Timothy Earl Rush, shortly thereafter she gave her life to Christ, became a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Elder Robert Nettles (Sister Janie Nettles). In
1989 Barbara and Timothy wed and to this union God blessed her with two beautiful daughters, Daisha Rush and Sonya Rush. Later she moved her membership to Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ under the leadership of Pas-
tor Joanie T. Greene where she served as a Minister until her departure.
She is preceded in death by her Mother Shirley Thomas Hunter, and Father, Bobby Lee Hunter. She is survived by two loving daughters, Daisha Rush and Sonya Rush; one granddaughter, Somaiya McGougan, of Hope Mills, North Carolina; Timothy Rush; one brother, Dwight Hunter (Chowanda) Garysburg, North Carolina; one sister, Sharon Gates (Quentary), Saint Pauls, North Carolina; one special sister in love, Kathy Rush Robinson (Tony), Hope Mills, North Carolina; eight additional sisters in love; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was loved by many, and will truly be missed!
on October 25, 1968 to the late Bobby Lee Hunter and Shirley Ann Thomas Hunter at Robeson County Memorial Hospital, Lumberton NC. Her early childhood education included her attendance at Cliffdale Elementary, Anne Chesnutt Junior High, and graduated from 71st Senior High School Class of 87. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Christian Outreach Bible Institute. After graduation she worked a couple of jobs before landing a career at Cape Fear Valley Health System, lasting for over 20 years.
In 1988 Barbara met Timothy Earl Rush, shortly thereafter she gave her life to Christ, became a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Elder Robert Nettles (Sister Janie Nettles). In
1989 Barbara and Timothy wed and to this union God blessed her with two beautiful daughters, Daisha Rush and Sonya Rush. Later she moved her membership to Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ under the leadership of Pas-
tor Joanie T. Greene where she served as a Minister until her departure.
She is preceded in death by her Mother Shirley Thomas Hunter, and Father, Bobby Lee Hunter. She is survived by two loving daughters, Daisha Rush and Sonya Rush; one granddaughter, Somaiya McGougan, of Hope Mills, North Carolina; Timothy Rush; one brother, Dwight Hunter (Chowanda) Garysburg, North Carolina; one sister, Sharon Gates (Quentary), Saint Pauls, North Carolina; one special sister in love, Kathy Rush Robinson (Tony), Hope Mills, North Carolina; eight additional sisters in love; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was loved by many, and will truly be missed!