Carrol Russell, daughter of the late Arthur Slinkard and Amy Dunn Slinkard, was born on February 17, 1933, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on May 3, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.

Mrs. Russell was a former secretary for Farm Bureau in Bloomfield, Missouri, retiring after 50 years of service. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter and a resident of Dexter. Carrol was a former 4H counselor and gave her time freely to serve her church.

On May 16, 1952, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Russell. Mr. Russell preceded her in death on December 18, 2022.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Russell and wife Cathy of Fredericktown, Missouri and Randy Russell of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Wilma Pennington and husband Randy of Dexter, Missouri; and by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Monroe Buchanan, Ralph Buchanan, Paul Buchanan, and Freddie Buchanan; by her sister, Rita Dalota; and by her beloved daughter-in-law, Betty Russell.

Visitation will be held at the First Christian Church in Dexter on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Williams officiating.

Private interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.