Carolyn Sue

Russell

Carolyn Sue Russell, 82, of Blanchard, died Friday, August 9, 2019, in Norman. The daughter of Walter Spinks and Margaret (Reynolds) Spinks, she was born July 17, 1937 in Sherman, Texas.

Carolyn married James Lezley Russell on April 18, 1987. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Blanchard and an active member of the Comanche Little Ponies Community. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, sewing, and reading romance novels.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson; and a sister, Jan VanMetre.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lezley Russell, of Blanchard; three daughters, Cheryl Parson of North Carolina, Donna Roche of Virginia, and Michelle Ayres of Illinois; two sons, John Gary of North Carolina and Brian Russell of Illinois; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Dana Spinks of Washington; and many other loved ones and friends.

Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Interment of her cremated remains will be held at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.