ATHENS- Mary Anna Hellebrandt Russell, age 89, of Marietta formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Harmar Place, Marietta. Born April 11, 1935 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Theodore Hellebrandt and Melba Rowena White Hellebrandt.
A graduate of Athens High School and Otterbein College, she was a housewife, Secretary/ Treasurer of Marydale, Inc., an Interior Designer, a Ohio University office worker and an artist.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, United Methodist Church, Kappa Phi Omega Sorority, and United Methodist Women’s Club. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling in their motor coach and were members of Winnebago Itaska Travelers Club, Wandering Ohio Winnies, Cardinal Club, Family Motor Coach Association and Freightliner Club.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Annette Clawson of Lebanon and Barbara Louise Eagleston and her husband Mike, of Columbus; two granddaughters, Candice (Joe) Singleton and Megan (Jordan, Sr.) Bodnar; eight great grandchildren, Alexis, Austin, Brody, Jordan, Jr., Addison, Nicholas, Malcolm and George.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jack D. Russell, who died in 2019; and a granddaughter, Bethany Langford.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Matthew Wright officiating. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, OH 45750. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
