In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van W. Bush; a daughter, Julie Cassard-Korper; and a brother, Gerald Reeves.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda K. Baker of Idaho, Vanessa Mayser of Pocola, and Marcia Walker of Charleston; three sons, Kenneth Shelton of Van Buren, Ward Bush of Branch, and Mark Bush of Fort Smith; a brother, Joe Reeves of Seattle; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Ashes will be placed at the Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date.