N. Edythe Russell

Edythe Russell, 94, of West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away April 19, 2011 at Lakeview Christian Home. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011, 1:00 PM, at Lakeview Christian Home Chapel with Chaplain John Mezger officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Garden Memorial Mausoleam, Jeanerette, Louisana. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Edythe Russell was born June 23, 1916 in Bloodland, Missouri to George and Nellie (Deaton) Koonce. She graduated from Bloodland High School in 1933, married Paul Flint McAtee and had two sons, later marring Chester J. Caskey and had 2 more sons. Edythe raised her family and worked in the Px at Ft. Leonard Wood and at a day care center in Phoenix and lived in several states. After Chester's death she married James A. Russell in 1967. They moved to Carlsbad in 1989 where Edythe was active in church works. She enjoyed people, loved to volunteer helping young people, loved to entertain, cooking, fashion and collecting mugs. Survivors include sons; Paul F. McAtee, Jr. and wife, Marilyn of Glendale, CA, Chester J. Caskey, Jr. and wife, Cathy of Spokane, WA and Joseph V. Caskey and wife, Donna of Ontario, CA; 9 grandchildren; Paul F. McAtee, Joshua Caskey, Crystal Caliri, Amanda Caskey, Will Caskey, John Caskey, Christine Caskey, Anthony Caskey and Michael Caskey. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2625 Pennsylvania NE #225, and Albuquerque, NM 87110. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.