Grace E. "Mary" Russell

Grace E. "Mary" Russell, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Arbors at Gallipolis. Mary was born on June 26, 1927 in West Columbia, West Virginia, daughter of the late Eddie J. and Mabel Shell Russell. Mary was a retired cook for Holzer Medical Center; she was a member of Addison Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and cooking. Mary is survived by one son, Larry (Cathy) Russell of Gallipolis; a grandson, Larry (Rhonda) Russell II of Gallipolis; a granddaughter, Kimberly Sue (Dennis) Evans of Lucasville, Ohio; three great grandchildren, M.J. (Brittany) Russell, Megan Evans, and Paul Evans; two great great grandchildren, Jenna and Sable Russell; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Sharon Russell; a great grandson, Jacob Russell; three brothers, Jack Russell, Johnny Russell, and Bill Russell; and two sisters, Sally Prater and Joan Culver. The funeral service for Mary will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastors Rick Barcus and Jack Parsons officiating. Her burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.