Hilda E. Russell's Obituary
Hilda E. Russell, age 81, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Genesis Eldercare in Milford, DE. She was born May 12, 1924 in Seaford, DE, daughter of the late Dennison Elmer Ellis and Bertha Hester (Parsons) Ellis.
She was a member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, and the Diamond State Doll Club of Milford, DE. She was very skilled in the art of making porcelain dolls. She was a hardworking farmer's wife who was very skilled as a seamstress.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Floyd S. Russell in 1990. She is survived by her daughter, Joan R. Adams of Wilmington, DE; her son, Ted Russell and his wife Bonnie of Bridgeville; one grandson, Edward R. Adams; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 17, 11 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Georgetown, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19899.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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