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Jo Russel Obituary

JO ANN RUSSELL, 73, of Houston, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005. She was born in Humble, Texas to Melville and Dotty Gillespie. A loving wife, and devoted mother and grandmother, Jo Ann will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Bob Russell, Sr. Jo Ann is survived by her son, Bob Russell, Jr.; daughters, Anna Russell, Debra Russell, Patricia Carpenter, son-in-law, Bill Carpenter; grandchildren, Michael Carpenter and Tracy Porter; nephew, Dickie Russell, Jr. She is also survived by sister, Mary Laumen of Leander, Texas; brother, M. C. Gillespie, Jr. of Kerrville, Texas and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services to be held 10 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 25, 2005.

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Keith & Donna Gary

May 3, 2005

Debbie:

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God comfort you and Tracy during your time of sadness. Just hang in there, it will get better!

Lanny Smith

April 28, 2005

Debbi and Tracy, The passing of ones Mother and Grandmother will be one of hardest moments of a life. Believe it Your Mother is the source that will bring you through this time and bring you to that point in your life where your remembrance of her will be all the wonderful times you have had together! Your eyes will for years tear when you think of Her, but they will be tears of Love that you shared. Love you both hang tight and love each other now when you need each other! Lanny

Patsy Mylar

April 27, 2005

Tricia, Debbie,Anna, Bobby, May the memories of your mother, give you strength to remember the love that bonds one soul to another forever. Cousin Patsy

Buddy Johnson

April 27, 2005

Celebrate her life, linger not on sad memories, be joyful that the Lord gave her to you for these many years. She is at rest. May the peace of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you, thats my prayer for you and your family..

Brit

April 27, 2005

Debbie, my sincerest sympathies to you and your family. *hugs*

Dawn Freeman

April 27, 2005

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family at this time of need. I believe that tears can heal, that memories can comfort, and that love lives on forever. With Deepest sympathy....

Roger Reed

April 27, 2005

Debbie,

Sorry To hear Of You and Your Familys Loss.I know You all have been through such an ordeal. Your mom is in peace now. Take Care and may God Bless each of you.

Beverly Lynn

April 27, 2005

My sympathies are with you at this sad and difficult time, Debbi. Always, Beverly

Mary Collins

April 27, 2005

Dear Debbie,



My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow, May God give you the Peace I pray for.



Mary Collins

Diana

April 26, 2005

Debbi, I am very sorry for your loss..my prayers are with you and your family.

Sissy

April 26, 2005

My prayers and thoughts and love is with you and family,

God has picked a beautiful rose for his rose garden.

Angels are rejoicing in heaven .

Dar

April 26, 2005

Debbie:

Debbi:

Although you will miss her, she is at peace now, with Christ and there is no more pain. That's what comforted me when my Dad died from a cancer (and it still does now).

Cathy & John Kovatch

April 26, 2005

Debbie, As I have said before, there are no words to take away your pain and the empty feeling you will have. But please know you are in my thoughts and prayers always. Keep your faith in knowing she is no longer suffering and that she is in a way better place than we are. Just think how happy she is once again. I am here if you ever need a friend!

Angie Bailey

April 26, 2005

Debbie,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May God Bless you and keep you close.

Colleen Pennington

April 26, 2005

Debbie and Tracy.......words cannot express how I feel at your loss. I know you are hurting, but also know that your mother/grandmother is at peace and no longer in pain. She is in a better place and visitations and funerals are to comfort and help the survivors, I wish I could be there with you, and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.....I lost both my parents and my husband in 23 mos.....I KNOW how overwhelming it is ....I am just a mouse click away if you need to talk!



Colleen

Debbie Mills

April 26, 2005

Debbi,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for strength for you and your family. From Loveofmills from Houston Chat.

Rose Garcia

April 26, 2005

Debbie and Tracy please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Believe me i know and feel your heartache....

Connie Torres

April 26, 2005

God be with you and yours in your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Debra Clepper

April 26, 2005

Debbie, you'll hear these words over and over, but I'm truly sorry for the loss and pain you are feeling. Your loss, however, is your mother's gain. I pray for strength for you and your family. Your mother's absence is only temporary, and you can take refuge in the knowledge that, through God, you will be reunited in the future.

Joanne Benedict

April 26, 2005

Debbi,

I give my condolences to you and your family on your great loss. My prayers go out to you all. Keep your faith up and the hurt will ease up one day. I wish I could help you with that pain.

Please if you need to talk let me know.

Hugs,

Joanne

Kim Rose

April 26, 2005

Tricia, Bill, Mike, and Debbie, I'm thinking about you all, you all are deep in my heart. Keep the love with you, for it never ends.

Jean Hardy

April 26, 2005

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother,we send our love and prayers to the family.

Aunt Jean

Michael

Amanda McMahon

April 26, 2005

Debbie, I know how hard this is.I lost my Mom when I was eight. No matter how old you are, it't tough to lose a parent.

You took really good care of her and she is aware of your love, that is very important to know.



Love,

Mandy

Kay Nelson

April 26, 2005

Debbi, I am so sorry for you loss. May god hold you and your family tight within his arm's.

joe lopez

April 26, 2005

my heart, prayers, and thoughts are with you debbi. i have been through this. it hurts. let yourself hurt, and feel free to discuss it with your friends. they are there to help. jlo.

Kristy Ruscher

April 25, 2005

Debbie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am saddened for you all but I am rejoicing for your mother. She is resting peacefully now and now that she knows where heaven is...she wouldn't trade it for this...she wouldn't give up streets made of gold and never ending days and no worries and no pain and no tears...now that she knows what heaven is all about. I will continue to pray for you and your family at this time and always. Love ya!

Frances Junnila

April 25, 2005

Tricia,Bobby,Anna and Debbie; Please know that I send my deepest sympathy. You all are in my thougts and prayers. Your cousin..Fran Junnila

Joey Allemore

April 25, 2005

Pat sorry to here that mamma passed away.I will be praying for you and your family.

Love Joey

Linda Ayers

April 25, 2005

Debra...I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. I am praying for you and your family at this time and want you to know I am here for you.

Love,

Linda

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