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Viola Russell
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August 10th, 1920 - October 1st, 2009
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| Obituary: |
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Viola D. (Kintner) Russell, 89, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Florida.
Viola was born August 10, 1920 in Beaverton, Michigan to Charles A. and Lulu G. (McKimmy) Kintner. She married Albert G. Russell on February 22, 1940 and they celebrated over 69 years of marriage, he survives.
Viola worked at both Maple Lane Manor and Lenawee Medical Care Facility for many years alongside her husband. They were both very gifted at quilting and made many quilts for charity. Viola was also a charter member of the Church of the Brethren in Adrian.
In addition to her husband, Viola is survived by her children, Charles (Jane) Russell of Waldron, Keith (Juanita) Russell of Jacksonville, FL, Tommy (Lisa) Russell of Blissfield, Gary (Stephanie) Russell of Lyons, Ohio, Richard “Ricky” Russell of Barryton, Michigan, and Carolyn (Richard) Schermerhorn of LaGrange, Indiana, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Russell (Marjorie) Kintner.
She is preceded in death by her sister Effie Reinhart; a foster sister, Agnes Granger; and her three brothers, Clyde, Harold, and George Kintner.
Funeral services for Viola will be held, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. David Morton officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, October 6th from 6-8 p.m. You may also send condolences or sign the register book at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in Viola’s memory may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.
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| Memorials: |
Alzheimer's Association
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| Visitations: |
6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions)
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| Services: |
In-state at 10:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at Wagley Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 (map/driving directions)
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| Cemetery: |
Ogden Township Cemetery formerly Zion Cemetery
6790 E. Horton Road
Ogden, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)
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