Marilla Cox Rush

Marilla Cox Rush, 86, of Abbeville, wife of the late Ed Rush, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Thomas Hugh Cox, Sr. and Lila Jane Stone Cox. Mrs. Rush retired after 35 years of service from Little River Electric Co-op and was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church. For many years, she was active with her churches senior group the 'Pioneers'. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, T.H. Cox, Jr., David S. Cox, and Clarence Cox; and a sister, Sarah C. Cawthon. Surviving Mrs. Rush are many nieces and nephews including some very special ones, Ronnie Cox and his wife Mary of Calhoun Falls, Jean King of Elberton, GA, Jane Sims and her husband Tony of Monroe, GA. Also a very close friend and dedicated caregiver, Louise Wharton of Abbeville. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:30PM on Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Barton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Rush may be sent to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646 or the Abbeville Health Related Home Care, 104 W. Pickens St., Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Rush family.