Mary Ruby Russell Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Ruby Russell of Bridge City, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 3, 2025 at the age of 86. Mary Ruby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elzie Shepherd and Ruby Shepherd (Boutte); and her sister Eleanor McCarver. She is survived by: her husband R. C. Russell; her children, Ronnie Russell (Mandy), Jeanette Gassett (Greg Deuschle) and Natalie King (Gary); her grandchildren, Andrew King, Ryan Gassett (Bridget) and Thomas King; her great grandchildren, Daniel Garcia, Luke Gassett, Layla Watters and Noah Watters; her brother Walter Shepherd (Dot); and her niece Mary Jane McCarver.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City (800 Highland Dr, Bridge City, TX 77611). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church (4234 FM408, Orange, TX 77630).
In lieu of flowers, make donations to IDES International at http://www.ides.org.