LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Addie Belle Little Rushing, age 100, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born March 17, 1923, in Monroe, NC, a daughter of the late James Randolph Little and Martha Jane Medlin Little and was the wife of the late Dwight Holmes Rushing. Her mother, Mrs. Martha Little passed away when she was five years old. Mrs. Rushing was lovingly raised by her father and stepmother, Mrs. Dora Simpson Little. Mrs. Rushing had a green thumb, she enjoyed working in her garden and her flowers. She loved cooking and always shared her goods with others. Mrs. Rushing worked in the sewing room for 25 years and in the Employee Sales Store at Springs Industries/Grace Bleachery. She sewed for many years and did everything with perfection. Mrs. Rushing was a member of White Springs Baptist Church for 67 years.

Mrs. Rushing is survived by her three children, Steve Rushing (Kitty) of Lancaster, Dianne Rushing Belk of Lancaster, and Peggy Rushing Usher (Rev. Dr. Eddie Usher) of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Michelle Snipes Craig (Richard), Chris Snipes (Tracy), Grady Usher (Deana), and Christina Usher Dover (Matt); five great-grandchildren, Gleynnda Miller (John), Jesse Usher (Amy), Sarah Usher, Olivia Dover, and Natalie Dover; five great-great grandchildren, Casion, Addison, and Ayda Usher, and J.J. and Aiden Miller; her brother, Edd M. Little (Brenda) of Monroe, NC; sister-in-law, Eloise Little of Lancaster; and a large extended family.

Mrs. Rushing was preceded in death by, her husband, Dwight Rushing; her grandson, Jesse Wayne Snipes, Jr., her parents, James and Martha Little; her stepmother, Dora Simpson Little; and her brothers J.M. Little, Raeford Lynn Little, and Joseph L. Little.

The family of Mrs. Rushing would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Steven Culp at Mackey Family Practice and Agape Hospice of Lancaster for the excellent care they provided.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Rushing will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at White Springs Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Brad Threatt and Rev. Dr. Eddie Usher. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorials may be made to White Springs Baptist Church, 1249 Grace Ave, Lancaster, SC 29720.