Mildred Furr Rushing, age 86, of Wingate, passed away on July 27, 2015. She was born in Union County on August 18, 1928 to the late Fulton and Miranda Furr. Mildred enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and loved being at home with her family.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Eugene James Rushing and her son, Gary Eugene Rushing. She is survived by her two daughters, Vickie Cameron (Joe) and Kim Rushing; daughter-in-law, Donna Horton; five grandchildren, Michael, Aja, Adam, Jessy and Cam and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00am until 11:00am at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.mcewenmonroechapel.com