Rose “Rodie” Russell, 74, of Hamshire, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008. A native of Beaumont and resident of Hamshire most of her life, Mrs. Russell was a retired unit Clerk with UTMB in Galveston.
Her parents, James and Rose Fitzpatrick; sister, Evie Edwards; and daughter, Catherine Rose Russell preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughters, Laure Law and her husband Gregg of Hamshire and Stephanie Russell of Galveston; son, David Russell and his wife Beth of Mont Belvieu; brother, James “Bubba” Fitzpatrick of Beaumont; grandchildren, Amy Hamilton and her husband Skipper, Barrett Law, Kade Russell and Caroline Russell; great grandchildren, Journey Hamilton and Bo Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the Mortuary.
