Rose Mary Russell
June 11, 1950 - August 22, 2014
Rose Mary Russell, 64, of Murrayville passed away Aug. 21, 2014 at Heritage Health in Jacksonville, IL. She was born June 11, 1950 in Jewett, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Brown Cox. She married Steve Russell. He preceded her in death in 1994. Surviving are daughters, Melissa Russell (companion, Mark Donahue) of Jacksonville and Jeanne (husband, Philip) Hill of Carlinville; grandchild, Steven Hill, siblings, June Bland of Murrayville, Patty Gentry of Arcola, Stanley (wife, Sharon) Cox of Hidalgo, and Billy Joe Cox of Quincy. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jason; four sisters; and two brothers. Rose was a member of the Murrayville United Methodist Church. Before her illness she was employed by the Hertzberg Book Bindery and Barton W. Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family. We will be celebrating her life from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at The Daws Family Funeral Home in Murrayville with a remembrance speech at 3:30.
Rose Mary Russell, 64, of Murrayville passed away Aug. 21, 2014 at Heritage Health in Jacksonville, IL. She was born June 11, 1950 in Jewett, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Brown Cox. She married Steve Russell. He preceded her in death... View Obituary & Service Information