Karylon Ann “Bitsy” Hallmark Russell passed away on October 9, 2017 in Marble Falls, Texas.  Bitsy was born in Llano, Texas on July 30, 1944 to Aubrey and Honerhea Hallmark.  Bitsy grew up in Llano and graduated from Llano High School in 1962 then went on to Nixon Clay Business College, The University of Texas at Austin, and graduated from Texas Tech University. 

 “Mrs. Russell” spent many years as a teacher and touched the lives of many students who still think fondly of her to this day.  She taught Physical Education, Art, Reading, English, and Drama where she wrote and directed many plays and skits.  She was also an avid historian and was part of the Llano County Historical Commission for many years as well as working at the Llano Museum.  Many knew her for stories about Llano County that were published in the Llano Newspaper.    She was also a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Llano Women’s Culture Club, and the Llano County Historical Society. 

Bitsy is survived by her daughter and her husband Waylan Goodwin; her three grandchildren Cody Neil Goodwin, Creese Dixon Goodwin, and Colbi Jewel Goodwin; her sister Verna Hallmark Osbourn and her husband Olvis Osbourn.  Along with her nieces Toni Osbourn Raesener and her husband Dennis, Joni Osbourn Howell and her husband Gary, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Bitsy was preceded in death by her son, Cody Ryan Russell, her parents Aubrey Hallmark and Honerhea Maxwell Hallmark.