Louise Barber Russell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Louise (Barber) Russell, 101, passed away 18 January 2021 at her home in Dade City, FL. Born on June 12th, 1919 in Skaneateles, NY where she was raised and educated, graduating from Skaneateles Central School. Louise was preceded in death by her husband Ceylon Edward Russell in 2009; parents Leslie and Frances Barber; siblings Roland Barber, Olin Barber, Dorothy Russell, Doris Bowman and Phillis Meacham. During her life, Louise experienced the Great Depression, her parents provided for a family of eight children, taught family unity and devotion to their faith. She lived through WW 2 , her husband Ceylon serving in the USN 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, NY, was a member of The Borodino, NY 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. 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. Burial services will be on June 12th, 2021 at 11 am in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles, NY. Local arrangements by the B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home. 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, 11800 Windsorwood Blvd, Dade City, FL 33525. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com

Louise Barber Russell

June 12, 1919 - January 18, 2021