Catha Lee Russell, born February 20, 1925, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 at Springfield Rehab. She was married to Joseph L. Russell, who preceded her in death in November 1991. She is also preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Russell.

She is survived by her children, Joseph L. Russell, III, Steven E. Russell, and Kathy Parmentier.

Family interment was held in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.