Heidi Russo-Roberts

Heidi Elizabeth Russo-Roberts, born March 24, 1970 in Stamford, Connecticut, went to be with Jesus on August 25, 2021. She married Darren Roberts in June of 1998. Together, they had three boys; Tyler Christian, Austin James, and Maxwell Tol. Heidi spent her childhood in Stamford, Connecticut and Ladson, South Carolina. She was raised in the Catholic church and completed all her sacraments at St. Leo’s Catholic church. She graduated from Westhill High School in 1988 and was the captain of the cheerleading squad. From there, attended Coastal Carolina University. She later transferred to Sam Houston State University and graduated with a degree in Psychology. She worked many years at the Gallup Organization where she won many awards for her leadership and made many deep friendships. After Gallup, she became a teacher and changed many lives. She was an incredible teacher. There are countless stories of Heidi building relationships with her students and leaving an impact on their lives. She saw children for who they could be. They always started with a clean slate in her class because she understood children in a unique way. She poured into her students and they walked away from her classroom feeling loved and valued. Even students who were not in her classes felt drawn to her. She was everyone’s favorite teacher. She knew how to make students feel special. However, Heidi’s most important and favorite job was being a mom to Tyler, AJ, and Max. Heidi cared deeply for her boys. She lit up when she told you about them and their accomplishments. She supported them in everything they did. They were her world and they knew that. Heidi was the quintessential football mom -- her high school cheerleading days prepared her well! There is no arguing that Heidi spent most of her life in the stands at a football field. You could find her, almost always, on the top row of the bleachers with her video camera filming the boys she loved most. When you look at her boys, you will see Heidi; in the smiles, in their laughs, in their words, and most importantly in their hearts. Heidi is survived by her three sons, Tyler (Anna), Austin “AJ”, and Maxwell; her mother, Pamela Brown Risden; her step-mother, Rev. Carol Russo; her brother Christian Russo (daughter Alexandria Russo); her sister Suzanne Russo-Vidal (husband Victor and niece Emma); step sister Leah Quinn (husband Michael and nephews Brendan and Liam); her sister-cousin Alison Rinehart (husband Stephen and nieces Ariel, Rylee, and Kennedy -her goddaughter); Ethan and Vivian Roberts, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends who she made to feel like family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darren Roberts; her father John Salvatore Russo; her stepfather, Robert Risden; her uncle, Joseph Russo Jr.; her grandparents Joseph John Russo Sr., Jennie Baltuskonis Russo, Shirley and Freddy Brown. Heidi’s memorial service will be held Monday, September 6th, 2021 at 11 am at St. Ignatius Loyola. The address is 7810 Cypresswood Drive. THE MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE ST. IGNATIUS YOUTUBE PAGE. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKpDmNvHv1YffUAysrlyNQ A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm At the Windrose Clubhouse 5730 Pinkelakes Blvd Spring, TX 77379 In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the family's Go Fund Me Account. https://gofund.me/40a1ac81 Addison Funeral Home will not be coordinating services for Heidi at this time. Services have been planned by Heidi's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Heidi's family and friends during this difficult time.

Heidi Russo-Roberts

March 24, 1970 - August 25, 2021