Gladys Violet Russell, age 92, of Plano, Texas, passed away in her sleep into the loving arms of her Savior, on October 28, 2013. She was born June 1, 1921 in Northampton, England to William Muddiman and Alice Needle, and she proudly served in the British Army. On May 25, 1946, Gladys married Morton B. Russell in Northampton, England. They met during World War II at a dance.
She is survived by her children, Robert Russell and wife LaRee of West Des Moines, Iowa; Diana Koon and husband Kenneth of Plano, Texas; Barry Russell and wife Joy of Bolivar, Missouri; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; Barbara Muddiman of Harpole, England; many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, William Muddiman and Alice Needle; brothers Fred and Bill Needle; Jack and Leslie Muddiman; husband, Morton B. Russell; son, Jack Leslie Russell.
Gladys loved to dance and spent many years at the Plano Senior Center participating in line dancing, swing dancing, and her senior dance group performed in a Plano Senior High School play. Gladys loved people and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed going on cruises, shopping, and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mother loved Jesus and attended Prestonwood Baptist Church. She will be truly missed.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Kyle Koon, Kody Koon, Brian Russell, Michael Russell, Mark Russell, and Dustin Russell.
A visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Ohde Funeral Home, 402 3rd street, Bayard, Iowa. Interment will follow at Highland Township Cemetery between her late husband and son.
Memorials may be made to: Harris Hospice, 522 South Edmunds Lane, Suite 103, Lewisville, Texas 75067.