It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Patsy Marie Russell of DeRidder, LA — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
These pages are a small offering toward a much larger life.
What remains is what was loved.
Patsy Marie Russell, 84, of Rosepine, LA passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6 from 10am-1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, May 6 at 1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Bankson will officiate.Patsy is survived by her daughter, Sissy French & Scotty of Rosepine, LA; son, Donnie Russell of Rosepine, LA; three grandchildren, Nathan French & Sadie of Lafayette, LA, Lance French & Ashley of Lafayette, LA and Ryeli Brown of Benton, AR; three great-grandchildren, Preston, Catherine, and Arthur; brother, James "Lynn" Leonard Weeks of Mississippi; four nieces, Barbara Shell & Dwayne of Rosepine, LA, Debra Angelle of Lafayette, LA, Regina Turley & Don of Texas and Brandy Weeks & Trampas of Florida; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, family, and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, Felix & Cora Weeks; husband, Donnie Russell; sisters, Jean Wunderlich and Pearl Tucker; niece, Lisa Tucker; and nephews, Steve Wunderlich and James Tucker.
