NITZSCHKE,Deborah (Rushing),age 57, died Friday, December 26, 2008 at Hurley Medical Center. She was born in Flint on November 17,1951 to parents, Ray and Geraldine Rushing. She resided in the Flint/Flushing area all of her life. Debbie never had children of her own, but spent her life caring for several children of all ages and was 'Grandma' to many. Debbie was a very kind hearted person and even though she will be deeply missed, her body has been freed from pain and illness. She leaves behind, brother, Ray Rushing and wife Brenda, Dennis Rushing and wife Sue; Sisters, Carol Wardrett and husband Cleveland, Pam Johnson and husband Mark; sister-in-law, Suzanne Rushing, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She also leaves her companion, Robert Haynes and his 2 grandchildren. The children who meant the most to Debbie know who they are and she loved you dearly. Visitation will be at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. on Monday, December 29, 2008 from 1 to 3 P.M. at which time a funeral will begin with Pastor Jerry Stoner officiating. Please come and share special memories with her family. Memorial donations are being accepted by the family. The would like give special thanks to Tom Boaz, Sharp Funeral Home, Davita Dialysis and the wonderful nurses at Hurley ICU. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dory, great-niece, Cassandra; and great-nephew Dane. 'We love you Deb'. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com