"Together again"

Wilma L. Russell

Age 87, of Malvern, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 17, 1937 in Malvern to Willliam and Leota (Crawford) Wetzel. She worked for Hollywood Chocolates in Malvern and retired from Fishers Big Wheel in Minerva. She is a lifetime member of the Malvern United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School, Bible School and was a member of the United Methodist Women.  She graduated from Malvern High School in 1955 as Salutatorian.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Russell who died in 2018.  She is survived by 3 daughters, Dixie Hawkins of Carrollton, Penny McDaniel of Wilmore, KY, Cindy (Hector) Guzman of Canton, son, Scott (Janice) Russell of Minerva, a sister, Darlene Burns of Minerva, 12 grandchildren; Kevin (Katie) Russell, Heather (JD) Bryan, Anthony Guzman, Sarah (Danny) Wingerter, Julie (Matt) Mattox, Andrew McDaniel, Caleb (Aria) McDaniel, Jacklyn (Adam) Bialosky, Joshua McDaniel, Susanna (Josh Masner) McDaniel, Jessica (Steven) Teppert, Brett (Piper) Russell and 6 great grandchildren; David Bryan, Alexis Bryan, Gabriel Guzman, Arthur Russell, Abigail Wingerter and Scottlyn Mattox.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Allen Hill officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Malvern. Calling hours will be Thursday 4-7 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Aultman-Canton Hospice. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.