Pauline Rusk Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 22, 2023, at the age of 97, Pauline Rusk of Chillicothe, Illinois, born in High Point, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Robert and Ursula Barnhardt (Hethcox); her husband Harold Everett Rusk; her son Robert Rusk; and her granddaughter Trisha Tanner.

She is survived by: her children, Carol Anderson (Jerry) of Chillicothe and Bruce Rusk (Bonnie) of Chillicothe; her brother Ralph Barnhardt of Concord, NC; and her grandchildren, Chad Anderson (Jasmin), Todd Rusk (Katie), Cindy Orman (Phillip), Jessica Allen (Bob Hunter), Josh Rodriguez (Amanda), Chano Rodriguez (Megan) and Trina Rodriguez. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials in her name may be made to the church or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.