Joyce Jeannette Rushing

Mrs. Joyce Jeanette Rushing, 82, of Murray, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home.

Joyce was born in St. Louis, MO on September 10, 1943 to the late Charles and Edith Nolon Hooper. She retired from Murray Calloway County Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Rushing and a daughter, Cheri Machan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Teresa Rushing Champion of Murray; a brother, Phillip Wallace of Cadiz, KY; two sisters, Joanne Norman and Marilyn Mendoza, both of Florida and three grandchildren, Bradley Colson, Jimmie Colson and Shashdai Machan.

The funeral service honoring the life of Mrs. Rushing is set for 1 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray. David Cunningham and Kerry Lambert will officiate and burial will follow at Stewart County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include, Jimmie and Brad Colson, Kirk Ragan, Dustin Dodd, Michael Rimmer and Austin Rushing.

Her family welcomes visitors from 5-8 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026 and Sunday, January 4, 2025 from 11 am until the funeral hour, at Imes Funeral Home.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.