Mary Ellen Rushing, 82 of Roaring River, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Rushing was born August 9, 1927 in Stanley, NC to James and Cora Sites Matheny. She attended Beulah Land Baptist Church. Mrs. Rushing is survived by a son, David Albright of Goldsboro; daughters, Mary Ann Curry of Roaring River, Rose Ann Walton of Tennessee, Sandra Scott of Hillsboro, and Gaye Albright of New York; a brother, Ed James Matheny of Texas; fourteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Beulah Land Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Harrell, Rev. Wayne Adams, and Rev. Gwyn Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Elkin Funeral Service.