Ellen Faye Bush

She was born December 28, 1936 in Festus, Missouri, to the late Olin B. and Marilyn Finney.

She worked for Schmidt Oil Products of Decatur, for 27 years. After retiring, she worked as a bookkepper for Sallye Coggin Interiors. She was an avid college and pro football fan and enjoyed fishing and cross-stitch.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Bush; and her brother, Allen C. Jamison.

She is survived by her daughters, Geri Bush Elliott (JC), Jill Bush Weaver (Wade), and Jennifer Bush Long; three granddaughters, Breane Hall Bibb, Brittney Gayle Long, and Kadie Ellen Long; and one great grandson, Michael Wyatt Bibb.

Respecting her wishes, there will be no formal service. The family will receive friends to celebrate her life on Friday, February 3, 2012, at her residence, 2106 Eastbrook SE, Decatur, from 4pm-7pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to Hospice of the Valley by visiting http://www.hospiceofthevalley.net, or mail to 240 Johnston St. SE, Decatur, AL 35601.

Her daughters would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers from ResCare Homecare: Thank you for caring for our mother like no one else could. You will forever be in our hearts.