Audra Michelle "Shelly" (Woods) Russell

Audra Michelle "Shelly" Russell, 52, of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Elberfeld, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL.

Shelly's lifelong assignment was serving alongside her husband, Mark, in the ministry.  She worked for over 27 years as an administrative assistant at the Abbey Press Gift Shop in St. Meinrad, IN. She was a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God. She had exceptional artistic talent and enjoyed painting, cooking, singing, and working with her flowers. She was happiest spending time with her family and loving on her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband, Rev. Mark Russell of Metropolis, IL; three children, Jessica Lutz and husband, Rev. Jordan Lutz of Evansville, IN, Rebekah Tidmore and husband, Rev. Daniel R. Tidmore of Vulcan, MO, Marcus Russell of Evansville, IN; her mother, Connie Woods of St. Meinrad, IN; two sisters, Angie Woods of St. Meinrad, IN, Amy Hodgson of Louisville, KY; one brother, Don Woods II and his wife Kori of Tell City, IN; five grandchildren, Jonathan Lutz, Christopher Lutz, and Arielle Lutz all of Evansville, IN; two twin grandsons on the way; her in-laws, Carl and Darlos Russell of Evansville, IN; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving church family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Donald Lee Woods; and her brother-in-law, Scott Hodgson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2020 at Boone Funeral Home – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN., with Pastor Glyn Pfohl, Pastor Jeff Keenan and Pastor Jimmy Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Bethsaida Cemetery in New Harmony, IN.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Lighthouse Assembly of God Student Ministries at 670 Airport Road, Metropolis, IL 62960.

Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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