- YANCEYVILLE - Mrs. Betty Jean Bigelow Russell, 78, of 2174 George Russell Rd., passed away on October 15, 2016, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late William Hill Trollinger Sr. and the late Eunice Bigelow Graves and was the wife of the late George Russell, Jr.
Survivors include, sons; George Russell III (Pattie), Michael Lee Russell, both of Burlington, Eric Randy Russell of Yanceyville, daughters; Marilyn Russell James(Larry) of Burlington, Jackie Russell Dooley of Washington, DC, Angela Russell Watkins (Michael) of Burlington, Dana Russell Enoch of the home, 19 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a son Dennis Wayne Russell a grandson Master George Russell IV, and sisters Maddlean Leath and Trudy Janie Johnson.
She was a faithful member of Graves Chapel Baptist church where she served as the church mother.
She also served on the auxiliary board, the mass choir and was also the vice-president.
She loved to cook and bake. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers.
Public viewing will begin on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Roy Blackwell Chapel.
A wake will be held in the chapel from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Graves Chapel Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
Condolences may be posted to blackwellfuneral.com.
Services entrusted to Blackwell Funeral Home.
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1938 - 2016 (78 years)
