Marie Rose Reese Russell passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of William H. Russell for 61 years. Loving mother of Dawn Russell Laville (Michael). Grandmother of Amanda M. Laville and Brittany A. Laville. Sister of Oscar Reese (Golden), Jack Reese (Delrita) and Alan Reese Peggy). Daughter of the late Josephine Aubert Reese and Oscar Reese. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Marie enjoyed baking, making candy, reading and spending time with her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Friday, September 27, 2019, starting at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Marie to be made to Passages Hospice, 617 Dublin Street, New Orleans, LA 70118.
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