Ilah Mae Bushnell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ilah Mae (Boston) Bushnell, 89, of Roodhouse left this world for a better place, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, from White Hall Nursing Home and Rehab. She was born, Jun. 18, 1930, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Claude and Alma (Marsh) Boston. She married, Harold R. Bushnell, Dec. 15, 1948, in Barrow. He preceded her in death, Jun. 17, 2015. She is survived by children, Michael (Judy) Bushnell of Jacksonville and Diana (Pete) Young of San Antonio, TX; five grandchildren, Kathryn, Patrick, Shawn, Christine and Kevin; seven great grandchildren and brother-in-law, Howard Bushnell of Carrollton. She was preceded in death by one half-brother, Russel Boston. Ilah started out as a stay at home mother but then, she started working at Barnett’s Hardware in Roodhouse. After several years, she went to work for the City of Roodhouse and retired after 20 years. Ilah was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roodhouse. She spent several years, preparing meals for the families of members that had passed away. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, playing slots and bingo. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Roodhouse with interment in the Pine Tree Cemetery in Patterson. A visitation will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church.

Ilah Mae Bushnell

June 18, 1930 - February 5, 2020