Agnes V. (Batista) Russell

 Agnes Mayer Hofer Batista Russell, 58 of Auburn passed away Thursday morning, December 23,2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
   She was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil the daughter of Elza ( Mayer Hofer) and  the late Miguel Batista. Aggie as she was affectionately known by her family and friends worked in daycare much of her adult life. She loved children and  truly cared to see each one of them do well. Aggie lived for taking care of her own children and especially loved being a grandmother . Besides family being her number one priority, she enjoyed reading Steven King novels , watching any forensic  show and listening to Pink Floyd , Prince or David Bowie.
   She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Randy Russell of Auburn, her mother Elza Cheekini of Auburn, two daughters Kaitlyn Russell, Ashley ( Steven) Chamberlain,  two  grandchildren Mae and Logan Chamberlain, mother-on-law Nancy Goodrich, two brothers-in-law Ricky ( Carolyn)  Russell, Rusty Russell , several aunts, uncles, cousins both here and in Brazil as well as her beloved feline friend Moo Moo.
   In addition to her father, she was predeceased by a brother Hudson and step-father Auggie Cheekini.
   Calling hours are this Wednesday afternoon from 4-6 pm , with services to immediately follow at 6 pm , all in the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St.,Auburn.
   Aggie was loved by many friends and family, she will be forever loved and until we meet again.

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