Contribute to Arbor Day Foundation in memory of Lou Dell

In memory of

Lou Dell Margaret Waters Ruskey-Halsey

Clarksdale, MS

December 28, 1931 - August 19, 2025

Dec 28, 1931 - Aug 19, 2025

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In lieu of flowers, the family encourages planting a tree in memorial of Lou Dell (option online at funeral home website), and/or making a memorial donation to the Care Station community food & meal provider located in downtown Clarksdale, MS (next to the Delta Blues Museum). Or to cause of your choosing. El Refugio (Silver City, NM) would be appropriate to Lou Dell’s life. Or Iron Knot Ranch. Contribute to Arbor Day Foundation

All contributions made to Arbor Day Foundation through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Wherever it is needed most”, at John Ruskey's request.

About Arbor Day Foundation

Each year, the Arbor Day Foundation plants millions of trees across the globe to help clean our drinking water, filter the air, slow climate change, and protect critical wildlife habitats. The need for trees in our forests is greater than ever before. Wildfires, disease, and deforestation have destroyed millions of acres of trees, and your donation will help bring these forests back to life.

Frequently asked questions

Answered by a team member at Arbor Day Foundation

What is your mission?

To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
How are donations used?

Donations made in memory of loved ones will provide crucial support to our nation's forests that have suffered from wildfires or other natural disasters.
What can be done with a $100 donation?

For every $2 donated, a tree will be planted in a forest in need.