Margaret J. Russell

Margie Russell, 85, of Midland, TX passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was a long time resident of Pueblo, CO. Survived by her daughters, Kathy DiSalvo and Charlene Fox, grandson Jimmy Fox, nieces and a nephew.

Margie was born on December 6, 1936 to Louise and John Smrdu in Delcarbon, CO. Margie held many positions over the 25 years at St.Mary Corwin Hospital. Her last position was medical staff coordinator and she retired in 1984. She loved reading the Bible and going to church. She loved church hymns and polka music. She was a friendly and social person.  A close friend and neighbor described her as a woman who lived her faith and extended the hand of friendship. She was very generous and helped many people less fortunate. A lady with impeccable manners. She had beautiful handwriting, she loved notes, quotes, and passed on ways to do things.  She prided herself in keeping a clean home and was very well organized. When Margie was younger she enjoyed baking bread and did so for family gatherings and holidays. She enjoyed keeping up with friends and family on social media. She loved to be trendy with her outfits for the occasion she was attending from her shoes, jewelry to nail polish.

She is preceded in death by her husband Allen B. Russell, Sr. brother John Smrdu, sister Elsie Herlyck, and her parents John and Louise Smrdu. The family suggests memorials be donated to Fellowship Community Church website: alliance.church/giving.html; Christ Church Pueblo West website: www.christchurch.pw; or charity of your choice.

Memorial service will be held on June 16, 2022, 3:30 PM at Fellowship Community Church in 5206 Midland Dr., Midland, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

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