Barbara Joann Shumpert Rushton
December 22, 1943 - December 30, 2011
SALLEY - Mrs. Barbara Joann “Mama Joann” Shumpert Rushton, 68, entered into rest Friday December 30, 2011.
Mrs. Rushton is survived by her children; Charles and Robin Rushton of Salley and, Lynn and Ritchie Batchelor of Pelion, grandchildren Mitch Rushton, Brittany Rushton, Cody Batchelor and, Kristin and Bo Jones, sister Clara Lee Jeffcoat and, brother Lensey (Mary Ellen) Shumpert of Leesville.
Mrs. Rushton was born in Lexington County, the daughter of the late Vasco and Lucy Gunter Shumpert. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years; Walter William Rushton. Mrs. Rushton was a member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Rocky Grove Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3 pm. The Rev. John O’Cain is officiating. Burial will be in the First Assembly of God Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rocky Grove Baptist Senior Activities at P.O. Box 508 Salley, S.C. 29137.
