Mrs. Maria Soledad Vara-Rust, age 85, of Lima, Peru passed away peacefully in the morning of Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Ky.
She was born on Feb 21, 1935 in Lima, Peru. Her father, a senator, was a founding member of the Socialist Movement of Peru and fought for indigenous rights. Her mother was a talented seamstress.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Rust; daughter, Solita Haggerty; son, Charles Rust Jr.; son in law, Stephen Haggerty; granddaughter, Maya Chamberlain; and grandson, Joseph Haggerty. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Rust, whose ashes will be buried with her.
Mrs. Vara-Rust was a retired professor of Spanish Literature from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She was a beloved member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church with Father Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at the Murray City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Doctors Without Borders in her name, doctorswithoutborders.org, an organization Mrs. Vara-Rust was devoted to. Throughout her life Mrs. Vara-Rust was a giver. She will be missed greatly.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com