Brenda Joyce Rushing, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2026, at her home in Southaven, MS. She was born on October 15, 1946, to Edgar Lee and Bessie Mae Berry in Fordyce, Arkansas. Brenda graduated from Tech in Memphis in 1964. She worked at several places throughout her life, Fortner’s Furniture, MLGW, and Park Avenue Church of the Nazarene, which is now known as Grace Church of the Nazarene. She was a longtime member of Grace Church of the Nazarene and later attended Nabors Memorial Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Brenda adored her family and especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren. She found joy in watching the hummingbirds and other birds that visited her yard while tending to her garden and flowers. Brenda enjoyed reading, especially Christian books and cookbooks, and had a wonderful love for cooking. She was also a devoted and enthusiastic Elvis Presley fan who absolutely adored him! She had a special love for collecting chickens and roosters, and anyone who visited her home could easily see her collection displayed throughout the house. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee and Bessie Mae Berry. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Tommy Wayne Rushing; two children, Leandra Rushing and Tommy Lee Rushing, and her sister, Mary Tucker (Larry). Brenda also leaves behind three grandchildren: Brittany Munoz (Paul), Jeremy Rushing, Catherine Carson (Chris), and six great-grandchildren: Beth, Maddy, C.J., Gavin, Everleigh Mae, and J.D. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM at Grace Church of Nazarene, 8979 E Shelby Dr. Memphis, TN 38125. Burial will follow at Liberty Church Cemetery in Michie, TN.
