Wanda Lee Russell

Wanda Lee Russell of Ironton passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. She was 78.

She was born on April 5, 1931, the daughter of the late John Edgar and Eva (King) Young.

On July 23, 1951, Wanda was united in marriage to George E. Russell, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1983.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Persons and Carol Reed.

Wanda is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John Russell and Sue McCanless of Ironton; two sisters, Wilda Blanton of Arcadia and Ruth Schrum of O’Fallon; a granddaughter, Marti McCanless; as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wanda was a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Arcadia.  She was active in her church and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Wanda also worked many years for the old St. Mary’s Hospital, the Brown Shoe Company, the Stricklin family and finally the City of Ironton.

Memorial funeral services were held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. from Bryson Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation was on Friday evening from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.  Inurnment was at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park.

A memorial service will also be held at 10 a.m. in The Baptist Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Memorials can be made to Liberty Baptist Church, Polk Cemetery Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or The Baptist Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brysonfuneralhome.com.