Grace Annette McCarley Rushing , 86, of Greenwood, MS, passed away at her residence on December 12, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Cecil Woodson Rushing, and two sisters, Pauline Feigler and Edwina McCain.

She is survived by her daughter, Martha Saunders of Greenwood, son, Chuck (Mary) Rushing of Flemingsburg, KY, and sister, Camille (Joel) Ferriss of Brandon, MS. Survivors also include grandchildren Will (Grace) Jefcoat, Carley (Josh) Pepper, Abbie (Chris) Gardner, Chase (Britani) Rushing, Griffin Jefcoat, Tyler (Kayla) Rushing, and Mary George (Caleb) Dodson. Great-Grandchildren include Wood, Crawford, and Gray Jefcoat; Graham, Johnny, and Ann Elise Pepper; Hunter Weisbrodt; Shalyn and Callie Rushing; Adriana and Cooper Rushing; Brinley Jefcoat; and Molly Dodson.

A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021­­­­­ at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home. A private service will be held at a later date.

Wilson & Knight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.