It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Howard Russell of Marion, Illinois, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ogle Hubbard and Mirel Afton Hubbard (Chitty); her former life partner Junior Lee Howard; her daughter LaWanda "Janie" Snyder; and her sister LaWanda Saunders.

She is survived by : her husband Roger Russell; and her children, Luther Howard, Rex Howard (Midi), Chester Howard (Dorothy), Charles Howard (Laurie) and Libby Coffey (Tim). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Crain Funeral Home - Anna (135 W Vienna St, Anna, IL 62906). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home