Eva Marie Russell

Our precious mother, Marie Russell, age 83, passed from this life and into her eternal home on Monday, February 14, 2011. Marie was born on May 26, 1927 in Claude, Texas to Thomas Washam and Mildred Frisbie Washam. She had been a long time resident of San Angelo and was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. Marie graduated from San Angelo High School in 1946 and married Dick Russell in 1947. They had two children, Janis Potter and Chris Russell, both of San Angelo. She was County Clerk for Tom Green County, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Tom Green County Genealogical Society, the Democratic Club and the Tom Green County Historical Society. She was instrumental in the research and restoration of the Delta Cemetery and had a big part of the publishing of the Tom Green County History books. She was very involved with the planning of the high school reunions for her graduating class. She was an active member of society, a friend to all, and a dedicated Christian. Her children grew up hearing Bible stories every night at bedtime. She would bake chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake for her family even though she was allergic to chocolate. She never gave much thought to herself but always tried to be of help to everyone she knew. She was dedicated to her family while her children were young only going to work outside of the home when they had grown up. She was the perfect mother, grandma and great-grandma in every way and will certainly be missed. Many relatives and friends share precious memories of her as well. She was everything we could have asked for in the many roles she played. Marie Russell may have been 83 but she had the spirit and the mind of a young woman. Always a trooper and never complaining….she was the very best! She may have left us here on Earth but she is most certainly with God in Heaven. We will see her again soon but until then she will live on in our hearts!

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Dick, her parents, a sister, Enola (Judy) Spruill, brothers Sidney Washam and Jack Washam. She is survived by her children, Janis Potter and Chris Russell, son-in-law Gene Potter, sisters-in-law Marilyn Hartman and Glenda Russell, grandchildren, Tara Mills of San Angelo, Carla Cochran (Keith) of Virginia, Grant Walker of Amarillo, Anton Russell (Stacie) of Murphy, Texas, Blake Russell of Keller, Texas, Buddy Potter (Angie) of Midland, Texas, Scott Potter of Iowa and Angel Haley (Brett) of San Angelo and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and her special grand-dog Zoe.

Family visitation will be Wednesday, February 16, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 17, at 3:00p.m. at Johnson Street Church of Christ with Tommy King officiating. Burial will be at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons Anton Russell, Blake Russell and Buddy Potter and long time friends Steve Grafa, Gary Young and Mark Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandson Mikel Fowler and dear friends Barnett Brooks, Tom Camfield and Dick Burnett. We would like to extend a special “Thank you” to Community Medical Center, Shannon Hospital, Dr. Flynn, Nurses Ricky, Laura, Rosa and everyone on 5 South who took wonderful care of her.

Family and friends may sign an online registerbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.