Alma Jo (Wright) Russey

Farmington
Alma Jo Russey
March 17, 1927 - May 27, 2015
Alma Jo Russey, 88, of Farmington, passed away on May 27, 2015, in Farmington. She was born March 17, 1927, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Lucy Snow and Emmett Wright.
Jo graduated from Wichita Falls High in Wichita Falls, Texas. Jo married the love of her life, Wade Russey on Nov. 12, 1946, in Henrietta, Texas. They were married 68 and one-half years. They had two daughters. She had several different jobs in her earlier years working for the telephone company, a photography shop and babysitting, and working side by side with Wade in the family pharmacy. Jo and Wade moved to Farmington from Lubbock, Texas, in May 1959, where they opened a pharmacy. Jo was an avid bridge player and loved all types of games. She loved spending time with her grandkids.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Jo is preceded in death by her daughter Donna Janice Moore. She is survived by her husband Wade R. Russey; her daughter Janet Key (Larry) Cordell; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Jo will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1 at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, with Pastor Edward Rousset officiating. There will be a private family graveside service to be held at a later date.
Our thanks to the Gingerich Home for the elderly and excellent care she received there the last two and one-half years of her life. Our thanks also to Sandy with Basin Home Health.
Jo's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.