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Frances Russell

Alton |

Frances A. Russell, 99, died at 5:23 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Integrity Healthcare in Godfrey. She was born September 9, 1917 in Paragould, Arkansas. She was the daughter of John Rufus and Vera B. (Cole) Foster. Mrs. Russell was a former member of College Avenue Presbyterian Church and retired in 1979 from Honke Pharmacy as a bookkeeper. On May 26, 1939 she married Gene Barnard Russell in Alton. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1980. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law; Nancy and Harry Scahill of Upland, CA, Becky and Charles Taylor of Spring Hill, FL, and Jeanne and Allan Nasello of Alton, seven grandchildren; Jennifer Callahan (Phil Ruiz), Mike Scahill, John Scahill (Lisa Contreras), Susan Lawrence, Joe Taylor (Nicole), Misty Isakson (Chad), and Rusty Middleton (Jamie), four step grandchildren, Micka Mayes (Billy), Rob Nasello (Kristie), Justin Nasello, and Jason Nasello (Brittani), 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, John D. Foster. Private graveside services were held at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Chaplain Marc Lane officiated. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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