Joan Rush, 80, of Benton, passed away at 7:10 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL.

She was born on July 15, 1938, to Sanford and Opal (Rea) Cato in Grassy, MO. Joan retired as a CNA for Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit after over 25 years of service.

Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She loved playing Bingo, working word search puzzles and playing on her tablet. Her entire family knew she loved the color green! She enjoyed helping at the Thompsonville First Baptist Church Clothing Center.

Joan is survived by her son, Dennis Rush of Benton, IL; a son-in-law, Charles Overton of Benton, IL; a sister-in-law, Connie Cato of Tampico, IL; Seven Grandsons, J.R. (Maranda) Rush of Benton, IL, George (Tiffany) Rush of Benton, IL, Joey (Charity) Rush of Benton, IL, Brian (Brittany) Rush of Christopher, IL, Brandon (Amanda) Overton of Benton, IL, and Matthew Rush; several step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Elvie Rush; a daughter, Diana Overton; two brothers, Harrel Cato and Ronald Cato; a sister, Nettie Kinard; a grandson, Marcus Rush; a daughter-in-law, Sue Rush and brother-in-law, Jack Kinard.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, with Brother John Robinson, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery following services.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.