Birth date: Aug 23, 1930 Death date: Dec 12, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Youtz Smallwood Russell (“Toots”) lost her battle with cancer and passed away at home on December 12, 2018 in Decatur. She lived 88 years. Mary was born on August 23, 1930 in Decatur, IL, where she was a lifelong Read Obituary
Our Aunt Toots was our favorite relative. She was our father’s sister. She would come to California several times in her lifetime. Every visit was a special time for us. We truly adored her. She was a link to our father’s life before we came along. We were lucky enough to be able to go to Illinois for a wonderful visit before she passed. We will always love and miss her. Sweet dreams to our favorite aunt. Love you, Judy, Joyce, Sherry and Joe.
So sorry for your loss, Mary was a great woman.praying for you all.Judy and Eric Scheiter ?
Toots was my Mom’s best friend for many years and my ” aunt ” all my life. Her kids were my ” cousins “.To all who loved her, I send my sympathy. The world has lost a good woman. The family has lost their rock. May God comfort you in the days and years to come. I will always remember my Aunt Toots and so many good times, especially on our trips to Nashville and all the country music shows.
Nancy, Cheryl, Karen, Patti, Wayne, and Dan, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know how dear your mother was to all of you. She used to say she would some day be ironing angel wings.
She could play a mean game of pinochle and I will remember her yummy noodles!
May the Lord hold you all in His hands at this difficult time.
I wish to send Wayne and his family my most sincere sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers and in my heart during this time of sadness and loss. May you treasure all of the wonderful years and memories that you shared with your dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, or friend.
