Karen W. Russell, 65, of Cleburne, passed away November 30, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Wacha and brother, Kevin Wacha.
Funeral Services: Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1PM, at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation: Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6-8PM at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua. Interment: Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:30AM at DFW National Cemetery, Grand Prairie.
Karen was born September 5, 1953 in Teaneck, NJ to Helen and Robert Wacha. She was a Federal Postal Inspector for some time. Karen then became an Elementary School Teacher. She had found teaching children, especially her grandchildren, was her passion.
Survived by: mother, Helen Wacha; husband, Michael Russell; sons, Michael (Tifani) Russell Jr., Adam (Erin) Russell, James Russell; brother, Robert Wacha Jr. and significant other, Jody Romito; grandchildren, Bradleigh Russell, Saylor Russell, Bowen Russell; niece, Ashley Snypes; nephew, Robert Wacha III; as well as many other loving friends and extended family.
Contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Center or your favorite charity in honor of Karen Russell.
Service Details.
Visitation
When:
Thursday, December 6th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Mountain Valley Funeral Home
Address:
3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058
Service
When:
Friday, December 7th, 2018 1:00pm
Location:
First Baptist Church Burleson
Address:
317 W Ellison St BURLESON, TX 76028
Interment
Monday, December 10th, 2018 | 10:30am
When:
Monday, December 10th, 2018 10:30am
Location:
DFW National Cemetery
Address:
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX