DILLARD

Russann L. Dillard, 65, of London, went home to glory on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born November 22, 1959, at Greene Memorial Hospital in Cedarville, Ohio, Russann was a daughter of Russell Peterson and Anna (Nelson) Peterson. She loved working with children, and appropriately dedicated her career to London City Schools as a special education paraprofessional. Truly a pure soul who could light up any room when she walked in, Russann would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was a member of the JJ Hartley Committee at London High School and would routinely attend school sporting events to support her students. With an eye for creativity, Russann enjoyed arts and crafts of all sorts. Some of her favorite memories included spending time with her grandkids and of course her beloved granddogs. The love she had for her family will forever serve as a lasting testament to the inspirational and irreplaceable woman Russann was, and we are truly blessed to have known a world with Russann in it.

She gave in death, as she gave in life by giving the gift of life for others through being an organ donor.

Russann is survived by her adoring husband of almost 44 years, Charles Dillard; beloved children: Charles "Chuck" (Daniele) Dillard, Jr., Justin (Melissa) Dillard, Joshua Dillard, and Laura Dillard; precious grandchildren Payton and Braylon Dillard; sister Diana (Roy) Tillman and brother Russell (Angie) Peterson, Jr; nieces Anna (Jason) Kent and Janice (Stanley) Harrison Sr.; nephews: Roy Tillman Jr., Maurice O'Neal, Russell (Tiffany) Peterson III, and Matthew Peterson; great-nieces: Dianna Cooper, Janae Kent, Jadan Harrison Jordyn Harrison, Emiya Peterson, Jordin Peterson, and Miche' Miller; great-nephews: Jayson Kent, Stanley Harrison Jr, Damon Meiwether, Russell J Peterson, and Josiah Peterson. She also leaves behind brothers-in-law Henry (Felicia) Dillard, James (Tammy) Dillard, Robert (Sharon) Dillard, David Dillard, Keith (Shelly) Dillard, Val (Mona) Dillard, Raymond (Nozipo) Glenn; sisters-in-law Charlene (Eric) Tillman, Ann (Dwight) Williams, Brenda Dillard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Carrie O'Neal and Ruthanna Peterson; brother-in-law John Wayne Dillard, sister-in-law Florence Taylor.

Russann's family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. Homegoing services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, beginning at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in Kirkwood Cemetery.

Memorials in Russann's name may be sent to benefit the London High School Athletic Boosters, Attn: London High School Football Team, 336 Elm Street, London, Ohio 43140.

Condolences for Russann's family are encouraged to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.