Carlean Rusher of Jonesboro, AR, departed this life on Tuesday, February 13th at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 9 days. She was born Wednesday, August 4, 1948 in Trumann and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Carlean was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving LaVaughn Rusher: two sisters, one brother and her parents, James Frank and Lois Lacy Adams.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Chad) Robbins of Lake City, and Brenda Rusher of Jonesboro; three sons, Mark (Misty) Rusher of Brookland, Brian (Sondra) Rusher of Jonesboro, and Tony (Karen) Rusher of Trumann; five sisters, Carolyn Coley of Florida, Helen Dunavin of Trumann, Donna Jones of Pocahontas, Glenda Smith of Florida and Evelyn Walters of Mississippi; one brother, Dalton Adams of Trumann; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 in the chapel with Chad Robbins officiating. Burial will be private.