Marie was born to Muriel (Northrup) McMahon and Major George F. McMahon Jr. USMC at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD on Nov. 10, 1954. Marie pursued a near lifelong call to the nursing profession. A proud graduate of Mercy School of Nursing, she practiced her craft for over 40 years, bringing comfort to countless people.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Cowie; children, Bryan (Madison) Russell, Rebecca (Jameson) Knight, Adam (Brooke) Russell and Mark (Leea) Russell; nine grandchildren that were her greatest joy; two brothers, CDR. George F. McMahon III US Navy (Ret.) and Michael McMahon; and several nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her brother Lance Corporal Timothy McMahon USMC and her stepfather Major Herbert Persky USMC.
Always Faithful, Marie was a fierce advocate for her family.
A visitation will take place on Monday, June 15 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, located at 204 South Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina. A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Legacy Chapel at Hopewell Baptist Church located at 420 Hopewell Church Rd., Monroe, North Carolina.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for the Russell family.
In lieu of flowers please direct any offerings to the Council on Aging of Union County.
McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Marie McMahon Russell.
