Ina Jewell Rush, 87, passed away July 11, 2024, in Hughson, CA. Ina was born on August 22, 1936, in Munday, TX to Norman and Lois Evans. She met her husband James when they were in school and later married in May of 1954. Ina was a school bus driver for the Denair Unified School District. She loved to travel, do arts and crafts, and collect antiques. She was a member of the Turlock Horseman’s Club and the Ladies Red Hat Society.
Ina is survived by her sons Ricky and Randy (Ana) Rush of Denair, 3 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband James, her parents Norman and Lois Evans, sisters Loretta Wallace and Joyce Anglin, niece Tandra Dooley, and nephew Mike Anglin. She is also preceded by her long time companion Bill Waldroup. Ina was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, she will be cherished and missed every day.
Donations may be made to Community Hospice in Ina’s name.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Denair Cemetery at 9:00 am.
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