Geneva "Nee Nee" Rush

Geneva "Nee Nee" Rush, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of East Side church of Christ since December 9, 1978 , where upon hearing the gospel believed (Hebrews 11:6), repented (Luke 13:3), confessed Christ (Matthew 10:32) and was baptized (Romans 6:3-4). Geneva was employed at the Cleveland Daily Banner for over 30 years and was the first to retire from there. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vinnie Mantooth Rush; brothers, Paul Rush, Fred Rush, Noble Rush, Lester Rush, Chester Rush, Ernest Rush and A. J. Rush; and sisters, Elizabeth Jones and special brother-in-law, Ernest Jones, Gracie Rush and Ruth Edwards. Survivors include her brother, Herman Rush and wife, Beverly of Old Fort; 21 nieces and nephews, including special nephews, Gary Jones and wife, Angie, Franklin Jones and wife, Cathy, Gerald Jones and wife, Joyce, Clyde Rush and wife, Teresa and special niece, Betty Rush Darnell; sister-in-law, Frances Kinser Rush of Ocoee; and special friend, Joyce Taylor of Cleveland. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at East Side church of Christ with Minister Jeff Archey and Minister Bill Maynard officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Franklin Jones, Lee Jones, Zachary Rush, Ernie Jones, Avery Jones and Don Clowers serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. Her family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Rush family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.