Obituary for Monica S. Russell
Monica S. "Malone" Russell, 64, of Bicknell passed away at her home March 9, 2024 with her family at her bedside. Monica was born May 23, 1959 in Vincennes, the daughter of Joe Edd and Anita Kuhn Malone. She was a 1977 graduate of North Knox High School, a lifelong member of Bethel Church in Freelandville, IN and attained an AS degree in business. She began her career as a Daycare Provider taking care of little one's for over 35 years touching many of their lives. She married Ernest "Ernie" Russell on June 11, 1978 and they made their life together for almost 46 years. As a member of Bethel Church, she served on the church council, Sunday school superintendent, and various church functions. She enjoyed wrestling, Marvel movies, NASCAR, horses, SHOPPING and being with her family and grandchildren.
Monica is survived by her husband, Ernie Russell, their son's, Randall (Dixie) Russell and Rhett Russell both of Terre Haute, IN. Her beloved granddaughters, Jayden Russell, Sophia Russell and Adalyn Russell. She is also survived by her parents, Joe and Anita Malone, her brothers Matt (Candy) Malone of Bicknell, IN, Mike Malone and Daryn Mendenhall of Evansville, IN and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday March 16, 2024 at Bethel Church in Freelandville, IN with Pastor Bryan Taylor officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Bethel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bethel Church on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations can be made to Down Syndrome Indiana or Bethel Church General Fund. Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel is honored to assist Monica’s family during their time of loss.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
15
Mar
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Bethel Church
13763 East St Road 58
Freelandville, IN 47171
Funeral
Saturday
16
Mar
11:00 AM
Bethel Church
13763 East St Road 58
Freelandville, IN 47171
Cemetery Details
Location
Bethel Church Cemetery
13763 E. St. Road 58
Freelandville, IN 47171
Memorial Contribution
Down Syndrome Indiana
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