Mary Jo (Russell) Christensen, age 82, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Trinity of Fairborn. Mary was born May 4, 1939 in Louisville, KY to the late Bennie & Dottie Perry. She is preceded in death by first husband, Nickles Russell in 1998; second husband, Harvey Christensen in 2002; and sister, Wilma Randle in 2021. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy & Pamela Russell; grandson, Denny Russell; brother and sister-in-law, Roger & Jackie Perry; special friend, Janice Randle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. For many years, Mary was a passionate seller of Avon Cosmetics and she enjoyed traveling. She was a frequent casino patron and loved country music.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1pm until 2pm at Burcham Tobias Funeral Home 119 E Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm with burial to follow at Byron Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BurchamTobiasfuneralhome.com for the Christensen family.
