Jane “Honey” Rachels Bush, age 82, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Jane was very active with the Hoschton Women’s Club, Hoschton Art Guild and Friends of the Braselton West Jackson Library. Her hobbies included reading, music, sewing and tatting. She was the best cook ever! Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Donald L. Bush; sons Nathan K. Bush and wife Barbi of Watkinsville, Brandon L. Bush and wife Christine of Loganville; daughter Alisa B. Lumbreras and Lauren Soldwisch of NC; grandchildren Britni, Kylie, Landon, Topher, Evan and Ethan; great grandchildren Mason, Nora and Palmer and a host of other relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents Wiley B. Rachels and Gertie Ivie Rachels; brother Winston Rachels; sisters Mary Stanton, Girleene Barnes, Bonita Andrews and Annette Davis. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment cremation. Pastor Rodney Peavy will be officiating. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Honey warmly welcomed my son, Ethan and me to the family 23 years ago. I had recently lost my mother, and she offered the caring support that I so needed. Through the years, we created a close bond as mother/daughter-in-law. Honey and I shared many delicious meals, book recommendations, recipe swapping, clothes shopping, attending plays, and vacations (including a couple trips to my Virginia home). She was extremely devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed birthday and holiday celebrations, memorable times always filled with much teasing and laughter. Honey will be greatly missed and always loved; we’ll keep her memory alive with shared stories for future generations.