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Roberta E. Russell
Spillertown- ROBERTA E. RUSSELL, age 89, of Spillertown, passed away at 5:45AM on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her residence in Spillertown.
Roberta was born on October 29, 1916 in Spillertown, the daughter of William �Pop� and Amelia (Richards) Stroud.
Mrs. Russell was retired from housekeeping at Marion memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Corner Stone Worship Center in Clarksville, TN, where her Grandson is the minister.
Survivors include-
Two Sons- James Sr. and Tammy Russell- West Frankfort, IL
Terry Russell and Pam Rusher- Tunnel Hill, IL
Daughter-In-Law- Glenda Russell- Spillertown, IL
Five Grandchildren- James Jr. and Gayla Russell- Clarksville, TN
Kevin and Debbie Crompton- Marion, IL
Brady and LeNa Russell- Spillertown, IL
Angie Russell- Spillertown, IL
Sarah Russell- West Frankfort, IL
Great Grandchildren- James III and Denise Russell- Tyler, TX
Brittani Saylor- Herrin, IL
Talley Saylor- Marion, IL
Kelsey Crompton- Marion, IL
Kaleb Crompton- Marion, IL
Taylor Crompton- Marion, IL
Great Great Grandchildren- Zander Saylor- Herrin, IL
Reese Borders- Herrin, IL
Several Nieces and Nephews
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers- Cecil and Earl Stroud, one infant brother- Monroe Stroud, and two sisters- Sadie Whitehead and Lillian Gooch and her dearest friend and niece- Roberta Lucille Stroud.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Ed Martin and Roberta's grandson Pastor Jimmy Russell officiating. Inurnment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.
