Priscilla A. Russell, nee Rion, 76, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, September 5, 1942, in Farmington, MO, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Priscilla worked as a Ward Clerk for Memorial Hospital in the OB/GYN Department. She was a former member of Hope Church in Belleville IL, a member of the Doll Club and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parent: Johnny M. and Ann, nee Winer, Rion
- Son: Jeffrey Russell
- Nephew: Ray Russell
- Aunts
- Mary (ME-I) Winer
- Leona (Eppy) Winer
- Uncle: Scott Winer
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Jerry Russell of Belleville, IL
- Children
- John (Susan) Russell of Belleville, IL
- Jerry S. (Najla) Russell of Belleville, IL
- Pamela (Fiance Harold Benne, Jr.) Russell of Waterloo, IL
- Patty (Jack “Mitch”) Mitchell of Jackson, MO
- Jason Russell of Belleville, IL
- Brother: Danny (Marsha) Rion of Springfield, IL
- Grandchildren
- John (Jessica) Russell, Jr.
- Ryan (Sarah) Russell
- Stephanie (Matt) Schultz
- Joshua Russell
- Jeremy (Fiancée, Katie) Russell
- Tabetha Russell
- Paige (Fiance, Bryan) Russell
- James (Jamie) Turner
- Jack Mitchell
- Rachel (Gabe) Mitchell
- Brother-in-law: Frank (Judy) Russell of Smithton, IL
- 12 great grandchildren
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
6 Comments To "Priscilla A. Russell"
#1 Comment By Johnna McCleary On July 15, 2019 @ 2:33 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! She was definitely one of the finest people I have had the honor to meet and know. My thoughts and prayers are for all of the Russell family at this time of loss.
#2 Comment By Mary Donjon On July 15, 2019 @ 2:35 pm
I am sad because I will miss her, but happy she is walking the streets of Gold in Heaven and will see her again someday! Prayers to all who remain here, and God Bless!
Mary Donjon
#3 Comment By Renea Sauerwein On July 15, 2019 @ 5:24 pm
To The Russell Family,
My heartfelt sympathies are with each and everyone of you. Mrs. Russell was a truly beautiful person inside and out and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are in my thoughts!
#4 Comment By Pastor Mike Malone On July 16, 2019 @ 5:22 pm
For Patty and her family, on behalf of St. Mark Lutheran Church-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, we are very sorry for your loss. We pray that the peace that passes all understanding will guard the hearts and minds of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your mom, Priscilla.
#5 Comment By Brenda Winter On July 16, 2019 @ 5:57 pm
I am so sorry to hear. Prayers for your family.
#6 Comment By Jean Hummel On July 18, 2019 @ 8:36 am
I am so sorry to hear this. It was always nice to run into her over the years. Such a delightful woman – wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time.