Mary Emma

Russell

Mary Emma Russell daughter of the late Grace Richardson Martin and James Martin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 11, 1916. She departed this life at the Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri, on September 29, 2009, having attained the age of 93 years, five months and 18 days.

On September 8, 1932 in Des Arc, Missouri, Mary was united in marriage to John Russell and to this loving union three children were born. John preceded her in death on December 26, 1987. Mary was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church. Her hobbies included sewing and reading the Bible. Mary was a wonderful cook and a great mother.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son, Earl Frances Russell, two brothers, Denver and Frank Martin, two sisters, Marie Long and Violet Martin and son-in-law, Charley Mann.

Mary is survived by two daughters, Edna Mann of Annapolis, Louise Larkin and husband Virgil of Hillsboro, five grandchildren, Rhonda, Keith, Jackie, Karen and Gail, nine great-grandchildren, Jamie, Jarod, Emily, Anthony, Morgan, Aaron, Zane, Emma and Alec, one great-great-granddaughter, Miley, and daughter-in-law, Shirley Russell of St. Louis. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Fri. 11 A.M.
Centervile 1st Baptist

Funeral service: Friday, October 2, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.

Centerville First Baptist Church

Minister: Rev. Patrick Pyles

Burial: Centerville City Cemetery

Pallbearers:


Arrangements by: McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Centerville First Baptist Church