Celebrating the life of
Betty Blair Rushing
November 11, 1935 - January 02, 2026
Betty Blair Rushing, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Betty, born on November 11, 1935, spent her early years in Savannah, Ga. and is an alumna of Savannah High School. Throughout her life, Betty was an avid tennis player, community volunteer, competitive bridge player, traveler, and a patron of the arts. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, but perhaps her most proud title was great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially at the beach, which is how she celebrated her last Thanksgiving and 90th birthday.
Betty is survived by three living children: Susan Chainer, Mitch Rushing and wife Kathie, and Lynn Freeman; daughter-in law: Teri Rushing; sister-in-law: Peggy Blair; grandchildren: Blair Rushing and wife Meredith, Garrett Freeman and wife Katie, Julia Hollingshead and husband Kevin, Savannah Lowery and husband Seth, Philip Rushing, Colin Grace Rushing; and seven great-grandchildren with three on the way.
Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Viola Blair of Savannah, Ga. and father Charles Blair brothers: Jim Blair and Bud Blair, son: John Carroll Rushing Jr. (Bubba).
The family will receive friends at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home in Savannah, Ga. on Saturday, January 17th at 10:30am. A graveside service will follow at Hillcrest East Cemetery
Betty Rushing was a one in a million woman of true southern substance. Every time I look at that beautiful face I smile, then thinking how much I'll miss her, I cry. I loved you, Betty Blair Rushing, from the first moment we met. How grateful I am to my son in law, Mitchell and my daughter Kathie for introducing us. Rest in peace my friend till we meet again. I love you through eternal grace.
- Vincentina (Vinnie) Taylor-Hahn, Bluffton, SC
Betty's influence on me is lasting. Though she may no longer be with us in body, her spirit lives on in our memories, the small lessons she left behind, and the love she freely gave. I will carry her memory with gratitude and affection always. With heartfelt sympathy, Leland
- Leland F. Patterson Jr., Pittsburgh, PA
A candle has been lit!
Betty was a special friend ever since we met over forty years ago, we played tennis, went on many trips together, New York before Christmas to see plays, St. Lucia, Hilton Head. Oh, I will miss her. Rest in peace Betty till we meet again. Bubba, Sistee and Jimmy are there with you now. Love you, Sylvia
- Sylvia Achille, Taylors, SC
Betty was such a vibrant and beautiful lady. She always had a smile on her face and a deep passion for her family. She will be remembered with love and missed by many. With much sympathy...
- The Sam Warren Family, Atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:30a.m. 11:30a.m. on Sat, January 17, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 12:00p.m. on Sat, January 17, 2026
- Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park
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1600 Wheaton Street (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-234-3458