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Ella M. Bush

1939 - 2023

Ella M. Bush obituary, 1939-2023, Gary, IN

BORN

1939

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Ella Bush Obituary

December 9, 1939 – September 25, 2023. Dr. Ella M. Bush, 83, passed September 25th 2023 in Schereville, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter, Sundanz L.M. Washington (Denver, CO), son, John W. Means, Jr., sister, Marchalniel Miller (Ralph) (Greensboro, NC), nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and close friends. A Celebration of Life will be on November 4, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church located at 626 W 21St Ave Gary, IN 46407. Condolences may be sent to Sundanz Washington 5324 Wheeling St., Denver, CO 80239.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2023.

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Kenderick Williams

October 23, 2024

Ms Ella Bush was a great teacher & administrator. She inspired me to strive to be a better person, student, & educator. I will never forget her and how she encouraged me. RIH

Torrie Wright

November 28, 2023

Ms. Bush was always kind to us at Wirt HS . She will be truly missed.

Nadine Webster(Thomas)

November 8, 2023

Miss Bush was elegant. an intellect and was very professional. She cared abut her students and wanted them to be all that they could be. I met her at Tolleston Middle School in 1972. She is one of my teachers that I have not forgotten over the years. Rest Well, Beautiful Educator

Catherine Miller

November 8, 2023

My. sincere condolences to the Ella Bush family. Ella was a Lady in the true sense of the word. She was genteel and strong at the same time. I greatly admired her. Please take solace in the fact that she is now in the presence of the LORD. May our HEAVENLY FATHER bless you and give you peace.

Claudia Drayton

November 8, 2023

So sorry family. Mrs Bush was a real jewel. Worked with her in Gary Schools
Claudia Adams Drayton

Walteretta Collins

November 7, 2023

Daughters Classmate 1973

Walteretta Collins

November 7, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cathy Russell 73 WSH

November 6, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Debra Bush

November 5, 2023

To the family of Ella Bush, I send condolences and peace. Ms. Bush was a wonderful stepmother to me and my brother. She had a loving heart. We always felt blessed and safe in her presence.
With love,
Debra and Ronald Bush

Loretta L Brown

November 4, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janice Andrews

November 3, 2023

My condolences to the family. Janice Andrews

Daisy Curtis and Michele R. Curtis - '93 Wirt

November 2, 2023

To Mrs Bush's Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Ms. Bush. May your fond memories bring you joy in the years to come.
Your Sisters in Christ,

Shaun Lenear

November 1, 2023

Lord you are Truly calling home one of your Best, I can only speak from my perspective, but when the Class of 90 Wirt High speaks your name is spoke in volumes. Condolences to the Family and rest in Peace, job well done.

Vernita Brooks M. Ed

October 31, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ken Williams

October 31, 2023

I'm so very sorry to hear about Ms Bush's passing. She was my Senior English Teacher & Director of our Senior Class Play "Strangers In The Night" at Tolleston HS. Ms Bush was an "Excellent" Teacher & I'm so glad I had the Privilege of learning from her. My thoughts & prayers go out to her & her family at this very sad time. God Bless! Ken Williams Class of 68'

JUDY HAZELETT

October 31, 2023

MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE. EXCELLENT ADMINISTRATOR, KEEP THE FAITH AND STAY STRONG.
THE HAZELETT FAMILY

G. Mc

October 30, 2023

Miss Bush was a wonderful person, she was an exceptional Dean at our great school - Horace Mann High. Miss Bush will be missed
Our condolences to the family, our prayers are with you.

HM class of "80"

Pamela (Smith) Marshall

October 30, 2023

I remember Mrs. Bush from Tolleston when it was a high school and she was one of my favorite teachers. As I look back, Mrs. Bush was one of the teachers who had a significant impact in my life; she was always giving encouragement and positive feedback to me when needed. It was truly wonderful knowing such a beautiful woman and teacher during that brief period.

Frances Bridges Resto

October 30, 2023

Condolences and my prayers for the at this difficult time. A great teacher with a beautiful smile at Tolleston Jr. High

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

October 30, 2023

To the family,

Dr Bush's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Most High God bring you peace during this time.

Pamela class of '90

October 30, 2023

My condolences to Bush Family's in our Hearts and Prayers

Anonymous

October 29, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tameka Borders - Wirt Class of `92

October 29, 2023

Mrs. Bush was the ideal educator. Everyone in the school loved her. She just had a way with the students. My sincere prayers and condolences to her family.

Evelyn D. Elkins

October 29, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I was Dr. Bush´s secretary when she was principal of Wirt School. She was a magnificent administrator for the Gary Schools. I loved working for her.

Robert Dawson

October 29, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Class of Tolleston 1969

Jesse Salomon (ret. Gary Police Sgt.)

October 29, 2023

Mrs. Bush was everything you could desire in a educator, she will be truly be remember by many.

Enez Hardin-Grice

October 26, 2023

From being a student at Horace Mann High School where Mrs. Bush served as the Dean of Students and then eventually working for her as one of her secretaries was an honor. Dr. Bush was kind, considerate, funny and a fair person whom I truly enjoyed working for...she was my confidant!!! She was a true jewel to the Gary Community School Corporation in the respective positions she held!!!
My prayers and sincere condolences to her daughter, son, sister and entire family!! Dr. Bush may you rest in Eternal Peace

Classmate Velton Hines class of 73/WSH

October 26, 2023

My condolences to you and your family

V. Joseph

October 26, 2023

Because of her I am who I am today. Your caring and kindness creates inspiration.

Shavonda Thrower

October 25, 2023

Sending prayers of comfort for the family. May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.

Anthony Spencer

October 25, 2023

I'm so so sorry for your loss, God Be With You

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Celebration of Life

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First Baptist Church

626 W 21St Ave, Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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