Patricia Russell

Patricia “Pat” Marie Glover Russell of Florissant, Missouri, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, answered the Master’s call and transitioned from mortal life into eternal rest on July 31, 2023. Patricia was born on August 15, 1947, to the union of William T. Glover and Marie Oliver Glover in East St. Louis, Illinois. William and Marie were blessed with four daughters, with Patricia being the first. They were affectionately known as “The Glover Girls”. As Big Sissy she always watched over her siblings, she always had a calming, soothing nature. At an early age Patricia accepted Christ at Westside Missionary Baptist Church where she and her sisters sang in the choir. One of her biggest achievements years later was to rejoin Westside and become a Greeter. She loved serving the Lord. Patricia attended Arlington Grade School and Soldan High School until their Mother relocated to Decatur, Il when she was a sophomore. Patricia was instantly popular; with her infectious personality and gorgeous looks. She immediately got a job at Ed’s Record Shop. Everyone loved her and she loved everyone. No one loved her more than Thomas E. Russell, and at sixteen years old she became his wife. They were married for fifty-five years and to this union, they would welcome sons, Thomas Jr. and Adrian. Patrica was employed by Borg-Warner and K Mart. After attending Richland Community College, she worked in Decatur Public Schools as a Teacher Assistant. Her pride and joy was her Mary K Business And being a help mate and dedicated caretaker for Tommy, for over 20 years. Patricia loved reading her Bible and playing with her dog, Pierre. She loved working with and encouraging others and spending her spare time with her cousins, Carolyn and Marion and special niece, Stephanie. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend. Patricia was truly loved, and will be dearly missed and will live in our hearts forever Patricia was preceded in death by her father, William Glover; husband, Thomas Russell, Sr.; sisters, Laverne Gude and Deborah Johnson. Patricia was loved and will be dearly missed and live forever in our hearts. She leaves to cherish her memories: her mother ~ Marie Oliver of Dallas Tx; sons ~ Thomas Jr. of Sioux Falls, SD and Adrian of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters ~ Lois (Tyrone) Oldham, Decatur, Il and Teah Henderson of Dallas Tx; brother ~ Robert Henderson of Decatur, Il; special friends ~ Juanita and Bev; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren cousins, nieces, nephews and friends

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Patricia Russell

August 15, 1947 - July 31, 2023