She graduated from the iconic John Marshal High School (class of 1955).
She also lived in Texas, Glendale CA, La Crescenta CA, Burbank CA, Mission Viejo CA, Indianapolis IN, Carmel IN, Laguna Woods CA, and Lake Forest CA.
She is survived by her son, Steve Rusk, daughter in law, Shelley Rusk, sister, Linda Walters, niece Wendy Walters, and five grandchildren- Ashley Judd, Michelle Rusk, Andrew Rusk, Caleb Rusk, and Aaron Rusk
Her favorite things in life were traveling, taking pictures of flowers, talking about food, and spending time with her family.