Dee Ann Russell, 67, of Elm Springs, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord April 25, 2023. She was born January 1, 1956, in Springdale, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Afton and Betty Delozier Lewis. She was retired from Walmart where she worked as an executive secretary to the Vice President of International Affairs. She loved to do scrapbooking and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and watching the grandsons play baseball. Dee was a dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. These included being the Director of Vacation Bible School many times, teaching Sunday School classes, playing the piano and the organ, singing and serving as Secretary-Treasurer for many years.

Dee is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ivan Dale Russell, of the home; two sons: Michael Russell and Dana of Centerton, Arkansas and Brian Russell of Elm Springs, Arkansas and Monica of Farmington, Arkansas; three sisters: Jana McCarty of Elm Springs, Arkansas; Donna Spencer of Rogers, Arkansas and Cindy Klenke and Bill of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren: Mikayla Russell, Ashlynn Russell, Clayton Russell, Brandon Russell and Mya Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials in her name go to Circle of Life Hospice House, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.

Private graveside services with Reverend Randall Galloway officiating will be at Elm Springs Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.