Lynn (Martin) Russell, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013, in Evansville.

She was born on April 4, 1926, in Benton, Illinois, to Eugene and Marian (Wood) Martin.

After devoting her early years to rearing three children, Lynn returned to school in her forties, earning a BA in Literature, Philosophy and Religion followed by an MA in Humanities, each from University of Evansville. She served for nearly a decade as Directress of the Altar Guild of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Evansville and, more recently, was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Vernon. Besides books and music, she loved growing tomatoes and was a skilled seamstress. Her many friends are an enduring testament to her generosity and sense of humor.

Lynn was preceded in death by her son, the Rev. Dr. John M. Russell of Mt. Vernon, and daughter, Dr. Erin Gigi Russell of Asheville, NC.

She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Laura Russell (Walter Perry) of Montreal, Canada; her sister, Jean Davis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren, Katie (Russell-Sullivan) Barrow (Adam), John “Ned” Russell-Sullivan, Andrew Russell-Sullivan, Dr. Allison Serra (Marc Peretti), Emily Serra, Jeffrey Serra, Joel Russell, Nathan Russell and Leah Russell; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Serra Peretti and Samuel Benjamin Peretti. A third great-grandchild is expected in March, 2014.

Lynn will be warmly remembered at a Memorial Service that will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:00 am, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 602 Mulberry St. Mt. Vernon, Indiana, with Fr. Allen Rutherford officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Columbarium at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 301 South East First Street, Evansville.

Visitation will take place immediately prior to the Memorial Service, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at St. John’s.