Nora "Polly" Jane Russell

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, November 8, 2014
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, November 8, 2014
1:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Forrest Park Cemetery
Hwy 1 B
Forrest City, AR  72335
Nora "Polly" Jane Russell

of West Helena, AR

October 30, 1933 - November 6, 2014

Nora Jane Russell, known as ''Polly'' by all her many friends and family and as ''Grandma'' by all of her grandchildren's friends, 81, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Helena, Arkansas. Polly was born October 30, 1933 at Hughes, Arkansas to the late David and Ola Tucker Deese. She was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church and retired from the Helena-West Helena School District where she served as cafeteria manager for many years.

Mrs. Russell is survived by two sons, James David (Brenda) Russell of Blackfish, Arkansas and Charles Russell of West Helena; son-in-law, David Richardson of Lexa, Arkansas; daughter, Ola (Bill) Lederman of Lexa; grandchildren, David W. Richardson, Jr., Jana Nicole Russell, and Christopher Wayne Russell; great-grandchild, Jayden Christopher Russell; two sisters, Bonnie (Danny) Taylor of Hughes, Arkansas and Linda Deese of West Memphis, Arkansas; and a brother, David Deese of Paducah, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Russell; daughter, Jean Marie Richardson; sister, Sue Bartos; and three brothers, Charles, Jack and Bobby Deese.

Funeral services for Nora Jane ''Polly'' Russell will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November, 8, 2014 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. Burial will be at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Ross Johnson, Jerry Deese, Bill Lederman, David Richardson, Danny Taylor and Gary Deese.

Memorials may be made to Fourth Street Baptist Church, 1226 North Fourth Street, West Helena, AR. 72390.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.

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22 Condolence(s)
Don Warren
Helena, AR
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Nora. She was a very sweet lady that both my employees and I enjoyed visiting with. My sincere condolences go out to your family. Mrs. Nora will be missed!

Patsy Snyder
Helena, AR
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Ola & family, so sorry about Polly! You all are in my prayers. May God bless everyone!

Janice Hensley
Helena, AR
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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Ms Polly was a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Jannie Lowery
Barton,
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Mrs Polly will be truly missed by everyone. God bless you.

Linda Jacks
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I always enjoyed visiting with Polly at school and when we saw each other out eating and having a good time.

Cathy & Larry Johnston
west helena, AR
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a sweet, kind lady. She really was a comfort to my mother when they would just talk on the font porch. Will miss her greatly. This neighborhood will never be the same.

Phillip & Kacky Garcia
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

RIP Sweet lady!

Debbie Rose Shrum
Kansas,
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Friday, November 7, 2014

So sorry to hear about Polly!! She was such a sweetheart & will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Belinda Ritchie
La Porte,
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Aunt Polly will be missed and loved by many. Prayers for peace and comfort. Love you all.

Mary Lou
West Memphis,
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Friday, November 7, 2014

To the family of pollys my heart is with yall today i love Polly like a sister May God be with yall today. Love you polly RIP

Sherry Rose-Tolar
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Friday, November 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Polly was a very special lady to me . She will be missed by many. RIP my friend

Janie Scaife
Hot springs village ar, AR
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Lynette Burt Murphy
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Ola and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Polly. What a sweet, kind and dear lady, always such a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Palmer
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Ola and Family - So sad to hear of the passing of Miss Polly. She was always fun to be around but sure kept us kids in check. She was loved by all who new. Losing a parent is difficult but know that she is in God's loving arms now and holding Jeanna once again. Prayers for you all.

Dody Owens Jones
Franklin,
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Friday, November 7, 2014

I know how much a loved one can be missed. We will all feel the loss of this giving lady. She was a great help when my mom was sick.
Know that she is at peace now. That always brings comfort to me.
Prayers going up....

terri bates kellar
forrest city, AR
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Friday, November 7, 2014

To Jana ,David,Chris,ola,and Charlie.. .May God bless you all with comfort at this time. Grandma Polly was the best .. No matter what the circumstances she always loved everyone. I remember weekends with Jana it didn't start till we went by grandma and got our goodie bag or pizza rolls to eat while we cruised cherry st. And the lowroads . Even if I didn't see her for years and I would see her out and she heard grandma Polly I always got greeted with a hug and Terri k. I will dearly miss her she has given me many life Lesson talks... Thanks grandma Polly for always loving me... prayers for you all.

DeRee Lederman Allen
Farmerville,
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Our family sends their condolences and love.

Marie Tucker
marion,
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

so sorry for yall loss my Prayers are with the family.

Billie Sue Rohrscheibbs
Lexa, AR
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Polly. She was such a sweet lady, and I know she will be missed by everyone that knew her. Please know you will all be in my prayers. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib

loyce corbitt
Helena, AR
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ms. Polly was a great lady and will be sorely missed.

Loyce Corbitt and Peggy Henson

Mary K Byrd
Helena, AR
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

My sweet friend,Polly. I will miss our talks in Wal-Mart. I will never forget all our visits at Desoto while waiting in line to get our "Grandchildren." To Ola and Chris-- I know
that God will comfort you and help you through this sad time in your lives. Love,Mary Katherine

Mallard
Lexa, AR
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

We are all so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Polly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love to all,
David, Cammie, D.J., Jenna, Will