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Cynthia Rush

October 27, 1932 - September 25, 2021
Visitation
Edwards Road Baptist Church
1050 Edwards Rd
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
8642442975 |
Friday 10/15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Edwards Road Baptist Church
1050 Edwards Rd
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
8642442975 |
Friday 10/15, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Greenwood Memorial Gardens
3302 Highway 25 S
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
(864) 223-9229 |
Friday 10/15, 3:00 pm

Cynthia Matthews Rush was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on October 27, 1932. She was the first child of Hubert Boyd Matthews and Louise Glover Matthews.

After graduating from Greenwood High School, she attended nursing school in Augusta, Georgia. Cynthia married William Austin “Bill” Rush on September 25, 1954. Bill attended Clemson University for the next four years. During this time Cynthia worked in the Infirmary at Clemson as her first job. Cynthia worked in doctor’s offices in Greenwood and hospitals in Macon, GA. She retired from Greenville Memorial Hospital where she worked as a surgical nurse for 15 years.

Cynthia is survived by her only brother, Buddy Matthews(Annette), her children Debbie Cathcart, Jerald Rush(April) and her 6 grandchildren; Austin, Mason and Kenzie Cathcart, Matt (Holly), Caroline, and Whitney Rush; as well as her niece Denise and nephews, Tony(Teresa) and Lee(Chrissy). Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband Bill Rush and her son William Craig Rush.

Cynthia and Bill were avid Clemson football fans and attended every home game for nearly 30 years until Bill’s death in 2005. They both loved their church, Edwards Road Baptist and have been members there since 1980. She was known as the “coconut pie lady” by the staff over the years because of her many homemade gifts to the pastors. Cynthia’s family and friends meant everything to her. Losing her son Craig to cancer in 2014 was a tremendous blow to her because they did a lot of activities together after our dad passed. Craig kept her involved with family and friends, taking her on fun vacations. Craig was also a nurse in surgery at Greenville Memorial. Her constant companion for the past 7 years has been her dog Magic, who brought her so much joy and happiness. Her favorite chapter in the Bible was Psalm 34. “The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Verse 18

The Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 15th at noon, at Edwards Road Baptist Church in Greenville, SC (the visitation begins at 11am). The burial will be held at 3pm at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, SC.

Memorials may be made to Edwards Road Baptist Church, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615.

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” on the main obituary page.

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Visitation
Edwards Road Baptist Church
1050 Edwards Rd
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
8642442975 | Map
Friday 10/15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Edwards Road Baptist Church
1050 Edwards Rd
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
8642442975 | Map
Friday 10/15, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Greenwood Memorial Gardens
3302 Highway 25 S
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
(864) 223-9229 | Map
Friday 10/15, 3:00 pm

Cynthia Matthews Rush was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on October 27, 1932. She was the first child of Hubert Boyd Matthews and Louise Glover Matthews. After graduating from Greenwood High School, she attended nursing school in Augusta, Georgia. Cynthia married William Austin “Bill” Rush on September 25, 1954. Bill attended Clemson University for theContinue Reading

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Gerald Traynham left a message on October 30, 2021:
Debbie, Jerald and families, Your Mom and Dad were very special to our family from the first time we met them at ERBC in 1985, then we received a really special blessing by having them as neighbors starting in 2001. Your parents were a testimony to us of true Christ followers. Your Mom came up to me at church some months back with the big smile she always wore, telling me she was turning 88 years young. She was beautiful as always. We were heartbroken to hear of her illness and hospitalization. She holds a special spot in our hearts. We miss her and your Dad, and look forward to seeing them in Heaven.
Lucinda Comeau left a message on October 14, 2021:
Deepest condolences to family and friends. I recall the first time I met Cynthia in the Operating Room. She immediately changed my life for the better by just knowing her. Her kind heart, warm smile, beautiful laugh and out standing professionalism. She will be missed by all that know her.
Martha Case left a message on October 12, 2021:
God be with the family of Cynthia Rush. She was the nicest person. Rest in Peace Mrs. Cynthia Rush.
Martha Case left a message on October 11, 2021:
Mrs. Cynthia Rush was the nicest person. I spend alot of time with Craig and Mrs. Rush. Also Debbie and her family. God be with Debbie and her family and Jerald and his family during this time.
Cheryl Myers left a message on October 6, 2021:
I loved Cynthia so much. She was a great mentor and friend to me. She absolutely did make the best coconut pies ever. She was a friend to all who knew her. I will miss your infectious laugh and smile. I will miss our chats and just miss her so much!
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Janice Allison left a message on October 5, 2021:
Cynthia was many things but her best description is a true Christian friend. She was kind, caring and a true southern lady. Her life was well lived as she walked with the Lord every day. I thank God for every memory of her and I was blessed to call her friend.
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