in September when I heard that Grandma was not doing good and it seems her days on earth were numbered, I HAD to see her ( I did not want her funeral to be the last time I saw her). My husband and I drove to Joplin and I am so thankful for the 4 short visits and time spent with grandma. But I will not be able to make it to the funeral. My love and thoughts are with you all and I will be thinking of all the wonderful memories of grandma on Wednesday so it will seem as if I am there with ya'll in spirit , thought and love but from Corpus Christi. I love you grandma and am so thankful I am blessed to be a Russell and part of your lineage. Love Kelly Russell