Catherine M. Russell

Dear Russell Family:

About 35 years ago, shortly after my graduation from C.D.H.S., I spent a lot time with your family, especially Michael. I became very close to your mother, and even after Michael and I parted ways, I would still drop in occasionally, just to sit and chat. Catherine had that special ability to make everyone feel loved and important. No matter what was going on in her life, she always had time to talk, and ALWAYS had some scrumptous homemade desert to share...

Uncle Frank and Family,So sorry to here of Aunt Catherine. May she be in peace now. I am Helen Martin"s daughter.God bless you all...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Allison, Michael, Billy, Frank

When I think of Aunt Catherine, I remember so many things – times when growing up and seeing her in her kitchen in Clermont laughing, cooking, and just chatting. I remember how she loved to garden (and her house always looked so beautiful) and how I picked a bouquet of 'flowers' for her when I was little - and they turned out to be poisonous! She screamed when she saw them and was so worried I would get sick (I didn't - luckily I wasn't allergic). ...

Allison and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Allison, your mom was such a special person. I will never forget her beautiful smile and kind heart. My favorite meal growing up was her ham and green beans. What a fabulous cook she was! She will be greatly missed.

Here is a poem that was sent to me, hopefully it gives you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived...

Allison and family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.