Wanda Fae Russell

Wanda Fae Russell, 82, a resident of rural Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Cherryvale Care Center in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was born January 7, 1925 in Fall River, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Workman) Arnel. She was a graduate of Fall River High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College. Following college she taught in several country schools, including Cove, Antioch, Fairview, Elk Falls and Protection. She also worked in the office for the Fredonia Telephone Company. In July of 1950, she married Orlin Russell. He survives at their home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and caring for her family. Survivors, in addition to her husband, Orlin, include: One son: Aaron Russell of Fredonia, KS One Daughter: Linda Mayeske of Fredonia, KS One Brother: George Arnel of Fontana, CA 11 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Joe Arnel; and one son, Robert "Bob" O. Russell. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Timmons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Benefiel of the Buxton Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Fredonia City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Memorials have been established in her name with the Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation and the Cherryvale Care Center and may be sent to the funeral home. Family condolences may be sent to www.timmonsfuneralhome.com.