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Marguerite E. Rust, Sussex homemaker

July 4, 2020

Marguerite E. Rust, 100, of Harbeson passed away at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  She was born to the late Hilda C. (nee Lynch) Elliott and Charles W. Elliott Sr. May 23, 1920, in Laurel. 

Rete, as family and friends knew her, was a homemaker and helped on the family farm after a brief employment with DuPont.  She enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening. Whether driving a tractor or working alongside her husband, she cherished her relationship with her beloved “Bob.”

Mrs. Rust was preceded by her husband of 76 years, Robert M. “Bob” Rust, who passed away in 2016; brothers, Charles W. Elliott Jr., Kenneth G. Elliott and Reese B. Elliott Sr.; and sister, Jackie E. Timmons.

She is survived by brother Bob Elliott; sister Patsy E. Bryan and friend Sylvester Bunting, all of Seaford; several nieces and nephews, along with many wonderful neighbors and friends over the years. 

Graveside services will be held privately at Harbeson Cemetery.  Those attending must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing and gathering protocols.

Memorial contributions can be made to Beebe Healthcare Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Hwy., Suite 101, Rehoboth, DE 19971.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services Inc. 

Online condolences for the family can be submitted at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.

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