Edna L. Russell

Edna L. Russell, 86, of Casscoe, Ark. passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on May 2, 2015. She was born in Clarendon, Ark. on May 5, 1928 to the late James and Bessie Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernice, son, Rusty, brother, James Dean Jr. and sister, Dora Hill. During her final days she often spoke of her husband and son, as they were now reunited. She is survived by sister, Betty Sharp and Joy Smith of Florida, Delorise Dean of Hazen, Ark., and Connie Hodge of Clarendon, Ark. Also surviving are brothers, Fred (Poliece) Dean of Arkadelphia, Ark., Roy (Barbara) Dean of Colorado and a host of nephews and nieces, especially Becky and Patty Spellmeyer of Casscoe, Ark. who looks after for many years after the passing of her husband. Comforting and assisting at her bedside during her final days and hours was who she considered the daughter she never had, Alice Uhiren. With the passing of the loves of her live, Vernice and Rusty, she spent her days working in her yard, sewing, watching her favorite TV shows and talking on the phone to her siblings. A special thank you to Patsy and the rest of the caregivers at Springbrook Nursing Home in Hazen, Ark. and Hospice Care in Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Hunters Chapel Methodist Church ion Casscoe, Ark. with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be at the Marsh Cemetery in Casscoe, Ark.