Gladys O. Russell, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in her home in Rochelle. Gladys was born September 12, 1934 to Guy and Bessie (Brack) Lampley in Lepanto, AR. She married Carlos "Mickey" Russell on August 15, 1969 in Rochelle, who preceded her in death on Sep. 19, 2011. She was employed with Caron International for many years. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by two brothers: Obie Lee and Harold Lampley; one grandson: TJ Anders and Andy Jr. Anders, the father of their four children.
Gladys is survived by four children: Andy Earl Anders, Ed Anders, Angie (Ron) Dicus and Mike Anders all of Rochelle; four step children: Kathy (Danny) Roberson of Dixon, MO, Karla Pyatt of St. James, MO, David (Diane) Russell and Dennis Russell both of Rochelle; 14 grandchildren: Josey, Nicholas and Jamie Michelle Pyatt, Danielle Robinson, Shanna Fowler, Megan and Kelsy Russell, Jason and Justin Anders, Steven (Sarah) King, Briana and Jonathan (Kayla) Dicus, Tarryn and Amber Anders and nine great grandchildren; 1 great grandson due in May 2017; 1 Brother: Tommy (Rhonda) Lampley.
The visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:45 A.M., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Chaplain Judy Williams officiating. Burial is at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Memorials may be made to the Rochelle Senior Center. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.