Blanca Isabel Rush

Blanca Isabel Rush, 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at The Hospice of Baton Rouge's Butterfly Wing. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, Blanca leaves behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born in San Lorenzo, Honduras, Blanca moved to the United States in 1981 on a Fulbright Fellowship to pursue a Master's degree in Education at Louisiana State University. It was there, in 1982, that she met her beloved husband, Dr. Milton Charles Rush. Together, they built a life grounded in love, family, and a shared commitment to service.

Blanca dedicated her career to education, teaching Spanish at LSU, Southeastern University, Baton Rouge Community College, and within the East Baton Rouge Public School System. Her unwavering belief in education as a powerful force for change inspired and shaped the lives of countless students, leaving a profound impact on the Baton Rouge community.

After her husband's passing, Blanca took the reins of Rush Rice Product LLC, passionately promoting the distinctive Blanca Isabel Purple Rice and making a meaningful impact across Louisiana and Texas.

Blanca's warmth, optimism, and dedication to others will be forever remembered. Her legacy of kindness, integrity, and service lives on in her children, Claudia Rush (and her husband, Mauricio Hernandez), Ana Morales, and Dr. Tomás Allen Rush (and his wife, Dr. Joanna Tannous Rush), as well as her beloved granddaughter, Karlie Lillian Rush. She is also survived by her nephews, Jesus Retana and Olson Rodriguez, and her sister, Elizabeth Morales.

Blanca was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Milton Charles Rush. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and the profound difference one person can make. While her presence will be deeply missed, her memory will remain in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing her.