Jo Ann Barbee Rushing

09/21/2021

Jo Ann Barbee Rushing, 71, of Center, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in Center, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Son Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Born September 3, 1950, in Shelby County, Jo Ann is the daughter of Archie Talmage Barbee and Faye Holland Deason Barbee.  She was a member of Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church and Daughters of The Republic of Texas.

She is survived by:

Husband, Hugh W. Rushing

Daughters:
Kimberly Sue Rushing Davis and husband John
Amanda Jo Rushing Wiggins and husband Brandon
Pamela Faye Rushing Taylor and husband Justin

Grandchildren:
William Tye Reynolds
Tristian Cole Reynolds
Cameron Michael Reynolds
Matthew Ryan Reynolds
Jayden Glenn Wiggins
Brylen Jace Wiggins
Toby Lane Taylor
Dusty Lee Taylor

Step-grandchildren:
Dusty Davis
Dandi Davis
Maggie Davis

7 great-grandchildren

Sisters:
Ronda Holloway
Carolyn Harkness and husband Ricky
Barbara McDonald
Vicky Snider

Brothers:
Ricky Barbee
Donald Barbee and wife Julie
Ray Barbee and wife Rosa

Preceded in death by parents, Archie Talmage Barbee and Faye Holland Deason Barbee; sisters, Linda Barbee Couglar and Beverly Walker; brothers, Bo Barbee, William Marshall Barbee, John T. Barbee, and Bobby Barbee.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com