Russell, Esther M., of Wentzville, Missouri, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Dr. Frank Edward Russell; dear daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Marie Rudd; devoted mother of Anne-Marie (David) Shepard; cherished grandmother of 6 grandsons, 18 granddaughters, and great-grandmother of 39; and beloved Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son Robert L. Russell and brother JC Rudd.