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Lou Dell Margaret Waters Ruskey-Halsey

Dec 28, 1931 to Aug 17, 2025

Lou Dell Margaret Waters Ruskey-Halsey passed away Sunday morning Aug 17th at 8:54am and is now on her final celestial journey. Her end of life suffering is over. Her long life is a cause for recognition and celebration. She lived a full and colorful life -- as mother, grandmother, (and now great-grandmother), as sister and aunt; as painter, opera singer, piano player, and …

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Funeral arrangements are being handled by Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home of Clarksdale. Memorial Service for Lou Dell Margaret Waters Ruskey-Halsey to be announced. Lou Dell wishes to have her ashes spread over the Mississippi River, so that they flow downstream and spread all around the world. She always loved travel!

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Born

December 28th, 1931
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Passed away

August 19th, 2025
Clarksdale, MS

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Lou Dell Waters Ruskey-Halsey