Marilyn L. (Staggs) Rush, 74, of Owensburg, Indiana passed away Sunday February 20, 2021 at her residence. Born January 23, 1947 in Columbus, Indiana the daughter of Howard and Flossie (Spurgeon) Staggs.

Marilyn worked at Libby’s Café as a waitress and had worked at TJ’z video, she had attended Wilson Chapel Church in Elizabethtown, Indiana as a young girl.

Surviving relatives include her husband Jarold Rush of Owensburg, her children, Lisa Rush of Scottsdale, Arizona; Donald (Miriam) Rush of Lynnville, Indiana; Amy (Mark) Bowling Loogootee, her grandchildren, Shane Mendenhall, Tiera Rush, Mariah Rush, Garrett Carter, one great granddaughter, Gracelynn Carter, two brothers, Ronnie Staggs, Joe Staggs, three sisters, Alberta Barlow, Cloris Hook, Carolyn Hudson and several nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Allen Rush, siblings, Betty Mae Acton, Bob Staggs, Morris Staggs, Steve Staggs, Doris Spurgeon and her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Owensburg Cemetery with Rev. Jay Collins officiating. Burial will be in Owensburg Cemetery.

The family wishes any memorial donations be made to the Parkinson Foundation in Marilyn’s name.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.