Wanda Lee Russell Obituary
In loving memory of Wanda Lee Russell in Odessa, Texas, who departed this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 86. Wanda leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wanda Lee Russell to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Wanda's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delter Lockhart Hillyard and Annie Jewel Rushing. She is survived by: her children, Roy Russell of Brownwood and RayeAnn Russell of Brady; and her siblings, Louis Hillyard (Trixie) of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Anna Shelda of Kingston, Washington. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as countless friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Heartland Funeral & Cremation Service of Early (303 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802). A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Eastlawn Memorial Park (1921 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802).
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
