Anita Mae Russell
May 24, 1934 - May 12, 2019
Mrs. Russell entered Heaven's Gates May 12, 2019. She was born May 24, 1934 in Stratford, Oklahoma. Anita was the middle child of five children born to Bill and Gladys Blackburn. At the age of 17, she married the love of her life, Eldon, on January 5, 1951 in Davis, Oklahoma. they made their home in Stratford and had 5 children. Anita enjoyed sewing, decorating cakes, ceramics, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was the most considerate, thoughtful, precious lady you could have ever met, and will be missed so very much. She was preceded by; her husband , Eldon, of 63 years, her parents, and three sisters, Numa Jean, Willene, and Roberta. Survived by; 3 sons, Roger and wife Sharon, of Arkansas, Ricky & wife Robin, of Stratford and David & wife Dawn of Stratford. 2 daughters; Patricia Wood & husband JV, of Purcell, Brenda Parsons & husband, Gerald, of Stratford. 1 brother; Ronald Blackburn, of Stratford. 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Graveside Services; will be 10:00 AM Tuesday May 14, 2019 in McGee cemetery, Stratford, Oklahoma. In Lieu of flowers make donations to Alzheimer's association. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of DeArman/Pickard Funeral Home Stratford, OK.
Mrs. Russell entered Heaven's Gates May 12, 2019. She was born May 24, 1934 in Stratford, Oklahoma. Anita was the middle child of five children born to Bill and Gladys Blackburn. At the age of 17, she married the love of her life, Eldon,... View Obituary & Service Information