AMAZONIA, Mo. – Jelsena Ann Russell, 59, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at her home.
Jelsena was born on April 8, 1954 in Coffeyville, Kan., to Jesse Arthur Pierce and Lucy Ann Houser. She worked at Einbender’s for several years and then at Shady Lawn in Savannah, Mo. Jelsena was also a member of the Amazonia Lions Club.
Jelsena was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Pierce.
She married Robert L. Russell, II on July 29, 1972 in St. Joseph. He survives of the home.
Additional survivors include three children, Robert L. Russell, III, Leesa M. Henderson and Bryan J. Russell; 12 grandchildren; step-sister, Candy Milbourne; and brother, Larry A. Pierce.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held 6 p.m., Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends following the service until 8 p.m., Thursday evening.
Mrs. Russell has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.