Barbara Jean Rush
Oct 22, 1945
Dec 2, 2025
October 22, 1945 - December 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Rush, 80, of Louisville, transitioned on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Visitation 2-3pm Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Glory & Fire Worship Center 8804 National Turnpike. Funeral to follow at 3pm. Burial 1:30pm Monday, Kentucky Veteran Cemetery, Radcliff, Kentucky.
Barbara Jean Rush was born on October 22, 1945, in Louisburg, North Carolina, to the late Garrett Brodie and Helen Strickland Brodie. She lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, until the family moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1963. She graduated from Hope High School in 1964.
Throughout her life, Barbara held many roles with dedication and love. She worked in banking, served as a school teacher, was the church secretary, and an amazing seamstress. She was an Evangelist, the choir director, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher, worship leader, and pianist. Barbara later worked for the Census Bureau in Louisville, KY. Barbara believed prayer changed everything. She would stop at any given moment, tell us to hold hands and say, "Let's pray." Barbara was an extraordinarily gifted woman of God. Barbara was a woman of faith, service, and compassion, touching countless lives in her community.
On December 1, 2025, she was called home to be with the Lord. She is now reunited with her husband, Clarence Rush; her sister, Bishop Annie Johnson; and her brother, Elder John Brodie. To honor her legacy and cherish her memories, she is most remembered by her beloved and most precious gifts, her children; Helen "Poochie" Matthews (Phil Matthews) of North Carolina; Larry "Tyrone" Rush of Minnesota; Marc Rush of Kentucky ; LaTasha Rush of Kentucky; Tara Rush of Kentucky. She is also survived by ten grandchildren: DeVona Cain, Sophia Matthews, Gabrielle Matthews, Iman Rush, Tyler Jeanette, Bianca Rush-Rox, Isaiah Higginbotham, Zsamirah Rush, Zsanee Rush, and Christopher Rush; four great-grandchildren; her loving sister-in-law, Pastor Martha Brodie, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barbara’s legacy of love, strength, and faith will live on through all who knew her.