Vera Cavitt Obituary
The family announces the passing of Vera Cavitt of Metropolis, Illinois on October 28, 2026. Vera, born on February 14, 1952, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vera Cavitt or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Willie E. Cavitt; her parents, Richard Culberson (Ruby) and Bertha Mae Houston; her siblings, William "Bay T" Houston and Sandra Culberson; her children, Reneé Rush, Terrez Calvert and Aaron Newman; her grandchildren, Tian Rush and Devante Portillo-Rush; and her aunts, Mille McGraw, Mary McDonald and Helen "Noonie" McDonald.
She is survived by: her siblings, Johnny B. Houston, Randy Houston, Angela Daily, Gwenevere Culberson and Glendora Demps; her aunt Magdalene Johnson; her children, Christopher Rush (Keysha) of Davenport, DeMika Rush (Nicole) of Davenport and T'Erricka Rush; and her grandchildren, Christopher Rush Jr. (Lisa), Kiah Wilson, Mason Boyer, Jonas Ross, Averyon Ross, Devon Rush, Jayshawn Willis, Elizah Rush, DeMika Rush Jr., Deja Rush, J'Terra Burge, Demonte Harper, Alexis Harper, Christion Fidalgo (BriAunna), Aalijah "Lili" Thomas, Jocelyn Hearn, Jewlian Hearn, Jaicey Edwards, Jaida Rush and Aniya Hearn. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home (70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960).
