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Constance Lou "Connie" Russell

1930 - 2026

Constance Lou "Connie" Russell obituary, 1930-2026, Nampa, ID

BORN

1930

DIED

2026

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Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Avenue South

Nampa, Idaho

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Apr. 1, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

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Constance Russell Obituary

Nampa - Constance "Connie" Lou Russell, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1930, in Engadine, Michigan, to Cary and Beulah Harkness.

Connie married her high school sweetheart, William "Bill" Russell, on December 20, 1948. Together they built a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to family, raising five children.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Davis and Carla Garner, along with many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill, and two of her children, Ricky Lee Russell and Colleen Louise Gordon.

Connie's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, kindness, and deep love for those around her. She leaves behind a legacy of grace, strength, and trust in God that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, April 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. A graveside service will take place Thursday, April 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Hilltop Cemetery in Nyssa, Oregon. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. An online guestbook can be signed at www.nampafuneralhome.com

In keeping with Connie's loving and generous spirit, in lieu of flowers, a Memorial contribution can be made to Compassionate Ministries for the children in care of Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3001 12th Ave. Rd, Nampa,ID 83686.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Idaho Press Tribune from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Constance Russell

Apr

1

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651

Apr

2

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Hilltop Memorial Cemetery

702 Hilltop Rd, Nyssa, OR 97913

Apr

4

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Bethel Church of the Nazarene

3001 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, ID 83686

Funeral services provided by:

Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Avenue South, Nampa, ID 83651

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