Ruth Russell
Ruth Russell, 83, longtime Overland Park resident, passed away January 28, 2010.
Ruth was born January 15, 1927, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Nathan and Eula (Barker) Hole. On March 5, 1951, she married M.C. Russell. She retired from Hallmark Card Co. in 1977.
She is survived by brothers, Earl Wayne Hole, Greenwood, Missouri, Xury Hole, Andover, Kansas, Charles Hole, Chanute, Kansas, Lester Hole, Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Anna Fegel, Colleen Westendorf, and Ivah Byers, all of Chanute, Kansas, Jean Wilson, Arma, Kansas, and Janice Hole, Humboldt, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband who passed away last September; and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Overland Park Christian Church. Visitation will be at the church at 9 am, prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Kansas, at 3:30 pm.
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Iva & Family,
Know that our family sends our condolence to you and yours in the home going of your sister, Ruth. It is hard to lose a someone whom you grew-up with, shared your secrets with, laughed and cried with, and now have been separated from her by death. But know that she is in a better place with your loved ones who have gone before. Keep the good memories, think of her often. The pain and sorrow will ease as the days go by, but her memories will stay with you always. Know that God loves you, will help you through these days, and that He will take care of you.
All our prayers are with you at this time. If there is anything any of us can do to assist you during this time, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Beverly Gordon & Family