Mary Helen Russell
Sep 23, 1954 - Aug 29th, 2024- Birth Date: Sep 23, 1954
- Death Date: Aug 29, 2024
- Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Mary Russell, 69, of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Mary was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Betty Dortch and Henry Wellington Russell.
She attended Mary Baldwin College and UALR. She was employed for many years at Rose Law Firm, then spent the last twenty years as officer manager at Diane’s Gourmet Foods.
Mary is survived by her sisters Diane Knight and Judy Phillips and brothers David Russell (Liz) and Tom Russell (Vanessa). Also, six nieces and nephews.
Mary loved her friends and family fiercely and never missed a birthday or occasion to send them a card or note. She was the most thoughtful and kind soul. A great listener and confidant. We were so blessed to share our lives with her.
At her request there will be no service.
Mary was a dog lover. Donations can be made to Pulaski County Humane Society in her name.
Loving her was easy, losing her is hard!
Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
Condolences(16)
Joyce Hayden
#15
Sep 11th, 2024 2:21 pm
I will miss the Butterflies Mary sent often. She carried me through years with her sweet notes and thoughts. Dianne, my condolences to you and your family. We were so lucky to have known her.
Judy Henderson
#14
Sep 5th, 2024 1:58 pm
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe Mary. She has made a lovely impact on so many lives. I loved her and appreciated her.
Molly Satterfield
#13
Sep 1st, 2024 11:33 am
My condolences to the family. Mary was such a sweet lady, and I will always fondly remember our conversations at Diane’s.
Molly Satterfield
Molly Satterfield
Susanne Hall
#12
Sep 1st, 2024 10:51 am
Diane, I was so sad when I read of Mary’s passing. She was such a gentle soul with such a big heart. She was loved by so many. Blessings to you and your family.
Charlotte Brown
#11
Sep 1st, 2024 9:59 am
My heart is very heavy. I adored Mary and she was my go to person when she had her stationery store and always the one to talk to at Diane’s when I needed to send an order or reserve us our favorite key lime pie! Always kind, thoughtful, reliable and interested in how things were with us and our family. She was a pleasure to know and easy to love. RIP dear dear Mary Russell. You will be much missed by me and so many others!
Lauren Phillips Blair
#10
Sep 1st, 2024 8:41 am
Mary was the absolute best person all around. She was almost like a therapist at times talking through so many life situations. She was always there to listen and offer great, thoughtful advice. The world will definitely not shine as brightly without Mary. So sad to learn this very unraveling news. Sending my deepest condolences to her beloved family.
Martha Alman
#9
Sep 1st, 2024 8:06 am
Mary was always cheerful, easy going and kind. Speaking with her created a sense of calmness. She will truly be missed. May her memory be a blessing.
Diane, I am hugging you.
Love, Martha
Diane, I am hugging you.
Love, Martha
Bobby Williams
#8
Sep 1st, 2024 12:36 am
So very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Nan Ellen East
#7
Aug 31st, 2024 9:31 pm
Diane and family, Jack and I are saddened by the loss of your talented and sweet sister Mary. Losing a loved one is tough, and we shall miss Mary. Our sincere sympathy and love to you and all your family.
Gy Alexander-Dickens
#6
Aug 31st, 2024 7:59 pm
I knew Mary from the Rose Law Firm, to Papers, to Diane’s. What an awesome friend. She was a valuable friend, pet sat for us, helped organize parties, but one of the best memories was when we were house hunting. We looked and looked and laughed and laughed. Mary knew exactly what she wanted and wasn’t taking anything but the perfect home. Well we found it. And Mary loved her home and the neighborhood. The day before Mary passed away I received a birthday card from her. How’s that for an angel. I will miss her, her incredible knowledge of every imaginable subject, her sense of humor, her heartfelt friendship. As her obituary read, loving her was easy, losing her is hard.
Evans family
#5
Aug 31st, 2024 6:41 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and this time of sorrow. Continue to Rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he is for you. Truly sorry for your loss.
Maddy Dortch
#4
Aug 31st, 2024 5:25 pm
So sorry Dianne and family. Mary was a sweet person. Had a nice visit a few months ago. She will be missed.
Susan Mehlburger
#3
Aug 31st, 2024 4:24 pm
Judy, my heart aches for you and the family. The world is a better place because of Mary. I first got to know her through her invitation business. She had the best dinner parties and always gave me confidence when I had my own. Gosh we are really going to miss her. So true, loving her was easy losing her is hard.
Jeannie Bates
#2
Aug 31st, 2024 11:15 am
So sorry for your loss. Our book club was blessed with many years of insight, conversation, and funny stories because of Mary. She was a good friend.
Susan Elsworth
#1
Aug 31st, 2024 9:53 am
I had the honor of being counted as a friend to dear Mary these past two years at Diane’s. When I left for a trip home to England she gave me a card which said “have a wonderful time with your family and don’t worry about us, we are tough old birds” and my gosh she certainly was. A true gem and beautiful soul. I will forever treasure our short time together. Love you always Mary.
She touched many lives for good.
Brian Rosenthal