Frances Louise Barber “Louise” Russell passed away Jan. 18, 2021, at her home in Dade City, FL. Born on June 12, 1919, in Skaneateles, where she was raised and educated, graduating from Skaneateles Central School.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband Ceylon Edward Russell; parents Leslie and Frances Barber; siblings Roland Barber, Olin Barber, Dorothy Russell, Doris Bowman and Phillis Meacham. Louise is survived by her Daughter Gail Hunter (son-in-law Terry) and son David Russell (daughter-in-law Barbara); sisters Jean Chilson and Betsy Roberts; grandchildren Drew and Lori Hunter, Brandon and Beth Hunter, Erika and John Checco and Blair and Jolyn Russell; great-grandchildren Natalie and Rachel Hunter; Meghan and Jack Hunter; Abigail, Lilly, Joseph and James Checco; Keane, Syden and Palen Russell.
During her life, Louise experienced the Great Depression as a child, her parents provided for a family of eight children, taught family unity and devotion to their faith. She lived through WWII, her husband Ceylon served in the U.S. Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Louise supported her family, community and war efforts at home during that time.
Louise has always been a staunch supporter of her family, faith and country. Faith and family a theme most important throughout Louise’s life. She was the most wonderful sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother always putting others before herself. She loved being a homemaker; cooking, baking, canning, gardening and sewing. She loved music and walking. She could be seen walking in her community with her walker till she turned 101. She taught Sunday school for years at the First Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles, was a member of The Borodino Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and worked making floral arrangements. She and her husband travelled to Japan, Hawaii, Scotland, Belgium, France, Holland, England as well as throughout the United States. Her favorite color was blue.
Memorial arrangements are not known at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church, 97 E Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 or Dade City Christian Church (where she is currently a member), 11800 Windsorwood Blvd, Dade City, FL 33525. Visit Louise’s online guestbook at andersonmcqueen.com.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Local arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus.
