Mrs. Elsie Lois Howard Russ age 93, of Starke passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Orange Park Medical Center. Mrs. Russ was born on February 23, 1919 in Lawtey to the late Thomas Matthew and Rosa Lee (Davis) Howard and moved to Starke in 2000 from Orlando. She was a member of Sampson City Church of God and enjoyed sewing, puzzles, painting and working with plants. Elsie loved her church and going out to eat. Prior to retirement she worked in a foliage nursery. Her husband of 32 years, Francis Edward Russ preceded her in death. Survivors are: her son, Francis Edwin Ruff, Jr. of Orlando; her daughter, Glenda Jean Messer (Arnold) of Starke, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many friends. The family will receive friends in the Sampson City Church of God on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Dedan Cemetery. Reverend Gene Bass will officiate. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
Mrs. Elsie Lois Howard Russ age 93, of Starke passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Orange Park Medical Center. Mrs. Russ was born on February 23, 1919 in Lawtey to the late Thomas Matthew and Rosa Lee (Davis) Howard and moved to Starke in 2000 from Orlando. She was a member of Sampson City Church of God and enjoyed sewing, puzzles, painting and working with plants. Elsie loved her church and going out to eat. Prior to retirement she worked in a foliage nursery. Her husband of 32 years, Francis Edward Russ preceded her in death. Survivors are: her son, Francis Edwin Ruff, Jr. of Orlando; her daughter, Glenda Jean Messer (Arnold) of Starke, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many friends. The family will receive friends in the Sampson City Church of God on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Dedan Cemetery. Reverend Gene Bass will officiate. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
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