Amanda Rushing

Amanda Rushing, 84, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. She was born in Coffeeville, Miss. on April 30, 1930. Amanda is preceded in death by her first husband, Douglas Eugene Woodyard Sr.; a son, Douglas Eugene Woodyard Jr.; mother, Modee Lorene Roy; her father, Ernest Shields Sr.; two sisters, Margaret Lorene Roberts and E. Lucille Alley from Helena-West Helena; two brothers, Ernest Shields and James Robert Roy Jr. Amanda is survived by her two daughters, Kappi Louise Ross with husband, Ron H. Ross, and Margaret Lorene Woodyard, all from Little Rock, Ark. Amanda's family moved from Mississippi to Helena-West Helena when she was a young child. She maintained her home in Helena-West Helena until 2006. She started having health issues and her daughters moved her to Little Rock to live with them. Amanda loved her family and they all were so close to each other. They shared many good times together over the years. She had a gift of compassion and was always willing to help anyone in need, offer wisdom or advice if asked, share a smile or laugh, an encouraging word or a shoulder to cry on. She prayed each day for her family and others. Amanda grew up in a Christian family and was a Christian girl herself from an early age. She also made sure her girls grew up going to church and becoming Christians themselves. She was a beloved mother to her two daughters, Kappi and Margaret. She was always there to support them in all activities they took part in. Amanda worked as a physician's office nurse for over 20 years. She was a very creative person and her hobbies included knitting crochet, needlepoint, cross stitching and other creative crafts. Her favorite music was country and western. Her favorite hymns were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Her favorite book was the Holy Bible. Her greatest passion was her children. Amanda will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hickory Heights Health and Rehab and Hospice Home Care in taking great care of our dear mother. There will be family visitation on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 at 12:30-2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Ark. A graveside service will be held Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena following the family visitation. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.