Beulah Shelton Rush

Beulah Shelton Rush, age 88, of 207 N. Bilhen St., Troy died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, Candor. Mrs. Rush was born July 26, 1923 the daughter of James William and Valie Marie Inman Shelton. Mrs. Rush was a native of Surry County and a member of First Wesleyan Church of Troy. She was formerly employed with the Montgomery County Schools as a cafeteria worker. Mrs. Rush was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Warren Rush in May 2011. She is survived by two daughters: Vada R. Whitaker and husband, Harold of Troy, Glenda R. Spaugh and husband, Ricky of Pfafftown, four sons: Harold D. Rush and wife, Jane of West End, Darrell W. Rush and wife, Lequita of Troy, Farrell Rush of West End and James Allen Rush and wife, Becky of Bear Creek, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Troy, NC and other times at her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at First Wesleyan Church, 1368 NC Hwy 134N, Troy, NC with Pastor Jeff Ray and Rev. William Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund, 1368 NC Highway 134 North, Troy, NC 27371 or Montgomery County Council of Aging, 503 Page Street, Troy, NC 27371. Online condolances @ www.pughfuneralhome.com