THURMAN --- Evelyn A. "Evie" Russell, 79, of Garnet Lake Rd., Thurman, went into the arms of the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Tri-County Nursing Home in North Creek after a long illness.
Born Aug. 10, 1935 in Thurman, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Lulu (Wescott) Russell.
Evie was very active in the Thurman Community, volunteering and writing for the Adirondack Journal and Warrensburg Lake George News since 1985. She also spent many years working at various local resorts in the Lake George area.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Richard L. Russell, and a son, Dale A. Buck.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Bonnie (Bernie) Monroe of Warrensburg, Cindy (Bruce) Belden of Thurman, and Diane Strobeck of Thurman; a sister, Phyllis Sadow; 12 grandkids, Jennifer (Will) Hill, Michael and Kevin Bender, Patrick and Daniel Cobb, Sarah (Eric) Winter, Angel and Roger Monroe, Stacy and Ryan Belden, and Derek and Nicole DeLoria; 6 great-grandkids; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will take place Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Thurman Baptist Church on South Johnsburg Rd.
A funeral service will follow at noon at the church with the Rev. Nathan Herrmann, pastor, officiating.
Burial will immediately follow at Reynold's Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Tri-County Nursing Home for all their wonderful care.
Condolences may be sent to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.