Joan Cantrell Rushing Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joan Cantrell Rushing of Tylertown, Mississippi on September 29, 2026. Joan, born on May 3, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Cantrell Rushing to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Russell Gaillard and Lela Hall Gaillard; her husbands, Doug Rushing and Billy Joe Cantrell; her siblings, Sue Thumond and Jimmy Gaillard; and her son-in-law Cody Edwards.
She is survived by: her children, Joe Cantrell (LeAnne), Leslie Corry (Paul) and Jacob Cantrell (Kim); her grandchildren, Cole Cantrell, Ethan Edwards, Jackson Cantrell, Elia Cantrell and Eli Cantrell; her siblings, Reba Benson, Betty Alford and Russell Gaillard; and her close friends, Cary Harvey and Charlynn Harvey. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Tylertown United Methodist Church (902 Beulah Ave, Tylertown, MS 39667). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Tylertown Cemetery (204 High School Dr, Tylertown, MS 39667).
