In Memory Of
Lois Mariann Russell
1938
2023
Lois Mariann Russell
February 21, 1938 — April 26, 2023
Lois Mariann Hackerott Russell, 85, of Spring Hill, Kansas went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023
Lois was born February 21, 1938 to Lester and Mary (Hemphill) Hackerott. She grew up on a family farm west of 135th & Quivira Road and attended a one-room school on that corner called Pleasant Ridge. After Olathe unified the school districts, she attended Countryside School and graduated from John P. St.John Memorial High School, Olathe in 1956. She received an associates degree in secretarial science from Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, MO.
Lois married Roger N. Russell, son of George and Evelyn Russell (Bonita, KS), on September 14, 1958 at First United Presbyterian Church, Olathe. They made their home in Olathe and Lois worked for McGee Abstract Company and transcribed shorthand notes for court reporters in Johnson County.
Their son, Randolph (Randy), was born on June 30, 1961. The family moved to a rural home near 137th & Quivira Road. A daughter, Carol, joined the family March 28,1967 and a son, Stephen, was born June 20,1969. Stephen died June 21, 1969.
Lois was a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in America, Olathe. She treasured her relationship with Jesus Christ and loved her Church family. She taught Sunday school classes, served in fellowship, greeting, food ministry, women's Bible studies, and women's WIC groups. She was also very active in Bible Study Fellowship, serving as a discussion leader for nine years.
She loved spending time with her family and had fun sharing her skills of baking, cooking, sewing, and gardening with her kids and grandkids. She especially liked being outside, bird watching, growing flowers, and even mowing. She was involved in 4-H for most of her life and enjoyed teaching young people to sew, cook, and garden. She loved to watch local sports and keeping up with current events. She was a Golden Girl in chapter FL of P.E.O., Olathe and served in the Johnson County Fair Office and the Johnson County Extension Council.
Lois and her husband owned & operated Roger's Hair Salon in Olathe for decades. Later in life, they owned a craft business called Petals-n-Pots, making and selling wreaths, arrangements, and home decor at craft shows in Kansas and Missouri.
In 2009, Lois was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer. She was blessed to live a full life beyond her prognosis until a recent progression to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). She gave all glory to God for the gift of extra years. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Olathe Cancer Center for their many years of loving care.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Roger Russell; two sons, Randy Russell & Stephen Russell; brother, Dale Hackerott, and her parents.
Survivors include her daughter Carol Russell Lang (David) of Bucyrus; daughter-in-law Kristy Russell (Randy) of Gardner; grandchildren Hannah Flentie (Dustin), Emily Sterczala (Adam), Sarah Russell, Elijah Russell, Leah Russell, and Elizabeth Lang; great-grandson Judah Flentie; sister Judith McKee; sister-in law Patty Russell, and many nieces and nephews. Her 2nd great-grandson is expected in a few weeks.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5th at 10 am at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 13310 S. Black Bob, Olathe, KS 66062, with funeral service following at 11am. Private burial service will follow at Olathe Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the New Hope PCA Missions Fund; 13310 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062.
Lois was born February 21, 1938 to Lester and Mary (Hemphill) Hackerott. She grew up on a family farm west of 135th & Quivira Road and attended a one-room school on that corner called Pleasant Ridge. After Olathe unified the school districts, she attended Countryside School and graduated from John P. St.John Memorial High School, Olathe in 1956. She received an associates degree in secretarial science from Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, MO.
Lois married Roger N. Russell, son of George and Evelyn Russell (Bonita, KS), on September 14, 1958 at First United Presbyterian Church, Olathe. They made their home in Olathe and Lois worked for McGee Abstract Company and transcribed shorthand notes for court reporters in Johnson County.
Their son, Randolph (Randy), was born on June 30, 1961. The family moved to a rural home near 137th & Quivira Road. A daughter, Carol, joined the family March 28,1967 and a son, Stephen, was born June 20,1969. Stephen died June 21, 1969.
Lois was a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in America, Olathe. She treasured her relationship with Jesus Christ and loved her Church family. She taught Sunday school classes, served in fellowship, greeting, food ministry, women's Bible studies, and women's WIC groups. She was also very active in Bible Study Fellowship, serving as a discussion leader for nine years.
She loved spending time with her family and had fun sharing her skills of baking, cooking, sewing, and gardening with her kids and grandkids. She especially liked being outside, bird watching, growing flowers, and even mowing. She was involved in 4-H for most of her life and enjoyed teaching young people to sew, cook, and garden. She loved to watch local sports and keeping up with current events. She was a Golden Girl in chapter FL of P.E.O., Olathe and served in the Johnson County Fair Office and the Johnson County Extension Council.
Lois and her husband owned & operated Roger's Hair Salon in Olathe for decades. Later in life, they owned a craft business called Petals-n-Pots, making and selling wreaths, arrangements, and home decor at craft shows in Kansas and Missouri.
In 2009, Lois was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer. She was blessed to live a full life beyond her prognosis until a recent progression to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). She gave all glory to God for the gift of extra years. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Olathe Cancer Center for their many years of loving care.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Roger Russell; two sons, Randy Russell & Stephen Russell; brother, Dale Hackerott, and her parents.
Survivors include her daughter Carol Russell Lang (David) of Bucyrus; daughter-in-law Kristy Russell (Randy) of Gardner; grandchildren Hannah Flentie (Dustin), Emily Sterczala (Adam), Sarah Russell, Elijah Russell, Leah Russell, and Elizabeth Lang; great-grandson Judah Flentie; sister Judith McKee; sister-in law Patty Russell, and many nieces and nephews. Her 2nd great-grandson is expected in a few weeks.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5th at 10 am at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 13310 S. Black Bob, Olathe, KS 66062, with funeral service following at 11am. Private burial service will follow at Olathe Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the New Hope PCA Missions Fund; 13310 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062.
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