...was one of ten children born to Ada and Charles Peck in Memphis, Missouri on May 22, 1928. Mary is preceded in death by her husband H. Stanley Russell and son Richard Russell. She is survived by her children; Ron (Margaret) Russell- Texas, Peggy (Mike Coyne) Russell- Des Moines, Jewel (Scott) Mitchell- St. Louis, Dorla (Ron) Secrest- Polk City, daughter in-law Margo Russell- Des Moines and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Living in the Beaverdale area most of her life, in 2012 she moved to Calvin Community where she resided until her death.
Mary worked at Younkers Department Store for over 20 years downtown and later at the Merle Hay location where she retired as the Human Resources Manager.
She volunteered in the flower and gift shop at Lutheran Hospital and was a member of the Des Moines Women’s Club where she enjoyed working on the festival of trees.
Mary got joy out of flowers, gardening, reading and decorating her home for every holiday, especially Christmas. She also enjoyed working on 300 piece puzzles and loved when the nurses would pop-in to see her progress. Most of all, she loved her family and friends.
A graveside service will be Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
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