Faxon Lee Russell, 92, of DeQuincy, passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019 at High Hope Care Center in Sulphur.
She was born to her late parents, Frank and Retha Whatley Seal on Apr. 29, 1926 in DeQuincy. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy for 67 years. Faxon was a 60 plus year member of the Eastern Star. She worked for Calcasieu Parish Schools at DeQuincy Junior High for many years, where she taught American History and English.
Faxon had a great sense of humor, and was loved by all who knew her. She was an artist and her artwork can be seen all over the DeQuincy area. She was an excellent seamstress and made all of her children’s clothes when they were young. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
She is survived by her two sons, Frank Blaine Russell of DeQuincy, and Sidney Earle Russell of Bastrop; two daughters, Famala Elaine Russell Buchholz and husband Dennis of Westlake, and Melissa Myrth Russell Bonsall of DeQuincy; brother, Douglas Arnold Seal and wife Ann of Delaware; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; along with four great-great grandchildren.
Faxon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Earle “Bob” Russell; along with her parents.
Services were held at First Baptist Church, 201 S. Pine St., DeQuincy on Friday, Apr. 26, at 11 a.m. with Bro. Gil Arthur officiating. Visitation was held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home on Thursday, Apr. 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. Visitation resumed at First Baptist Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Perkins Cemetery. The family would like to thank High Hope Care Center and Brighton Bridge Hospice for their caring service.
Services were entrusted to Hixson-Snider Funeral Home, 205 E. Harrison St, DeQuincy.
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