Our family is saddened to report the peaceful passing of Mary L. Russell on June 7th, 2025. Mary was born to Dave and Lou Martin in Oklahoma City on January 19, 1943. She graduated from Northeast High School (OKC) in 1961 and attended both Oklahoma State University and Colorado State University. Mary married Bill Russell during their sophomore year at CSU at the First Methodist Church in Ft. Collins, Colorado and they relocated to Tulsa following graduation in June of 1965.


Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and an important mentor during her lifetime. Her positive and thoughtful attributes will always affect those in her family, as well as many others. Mary was extremely proud of her family. In addition to her family, Mary was an avid home gardener, she loved hiking throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as her special enjoyment of singing in the Cathedral Choir at First Methodist Church of Tulsa.


She is survived by her husband, Bill Russell; her daughter, Terri Russell of Tulsa and granddaughter, Bailey Veal, of Laona, WI; her son, Brian Russell, daughter-in-law, Tonya Russell, grandson Lucas Russell and granddaughter Heather Russell, all of Glen Haven, Colorado; her son, Dr. David Russell, daughter-in-law, Amy Russell and granddaughter, Caitlin Conetta (Russell) and her husband Nick Conetta, as well as grandson William (Will) Russell, all of Tulsa...five outstanding grandchildren with wonderful parents.


In addition, Mary wishes to recognize others in her important family, including her loving sister Susie Bower and Susie's late husband, Dr. John Bower, both of Tulsa; Mary's late parents, Dave & Lou Martin of OKC; her late son-in-law Ed Veal of Tulsa; her sister-in-law Barbara Free of Ft. Worth, TX; her late sister-in-law Beverly Russell of OKC; her brother-in-law Bob Russell (and Cathy) of OKC; her brother-in-law Bruce Russell (and Donna) of Edmond.


As a family, we are deeply grateful for the positive experience and the exceptional care provided by Miller Hospice www.millerhospicetulsa.com/ at (918) 742-6415 and Seasons Hospice www.seasonshospice.com/ at (918) 745-0222, and most especially, for the very personal and compassionate care provided from Kiara, April, Sarah, Trinity and Vanessa for the last several years.


A private family service will be held to honor Mary's life.


In memory of Mary, in lieu of flowers, please consider a personal donation to First Methodist Church of Tulsa Cathedral Choir at:1115 S. Boulder Avenue, 74119 ; or the Alzheimer's Association/Oklahoma Chapter www.alz.org/oklahoma or any charity of your choice. Memories and Condolences may be expressed to Fitzgerald Funeral Service, Southwood Colonial Chapel ( www.fitzgeraldfuneralservice.com ) at (918) 291-3500.


Mary will forever be remembered for her love and compassion; her lasting memory will continue to inspire and guide the lives of her family.