Barbara Parker Brush – Obit – 8-7-23

Barbara Brush, 83, of St. Simons Island, Georgia died August 6, 2023 in the

arms of her husband. She was born Barbara Ann Parker and grew up

alongside six siblings on a farm in Sylvania, Georgia. She received her

nursing degree from St. Joseph's Infirmary in Atlanta, Georgia in 1961.

Barbara retired from professional nursing in the late 1990's and became an

enthusiastic volunteer at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. She was involved in

Nurses of the Lake, Lake Christian Ministries, Resurrection Catholic Church

Health Cabinet, Bedford Hospital, and served several years as a director of

the Historic Virginia Chapter of the Red Cross. While living at St. Simons

Island, she was active in the Cassina Garden Club and chaired several

committees at Marsh's Edge.

Like her own mother, Barbara was an incredible cook and her Cajun dishes

were famous among her family and friends. As her beloved husband often

said, Barbara was a giver. Barbara was also an adventurer and, in addition to

being Ralph's First Mate on many sailing trips, they traveled all over the

world together. Barbara will always be remembered for her zest for and

positive outlook on life, her kindness to others, and her deep love for her

family.

Barbara is survived by her beloved spouse of 61 years, Ralph, their children:

Randolph Brush of Waterbury, Connecticut, Samantha Brush Zilvitis of Park

City, Utah, Charles Brush of Portland, Oregon, and children of Samantha and

Brian Zilvitis – Max and Abigail Zilvitis.