Frances Halbert Russell

Frances Halbert Russell, 94, of Winchester, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in a local nursing facility. She was born in 1915 in Staunton, the daughter of the late Colonel Ted G. and Massie Russell.  She was a retired chemistry professor with Shenandoah University, Winchester, and formerly with Marion College and Roanoke College. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Winchester Women's Civic League, Winchester Stamp Club and Winchester Pilot Club. She was a graduate of Mary Baldwin receiving a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, and the University of North Carolina where she received a Masters Degree. Survivors include her niece, Rusty Dodd, and her husband, Richard, of Star Tannery. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Boyd Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Riefsnyder officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10 until 11 a.m., at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, E. Beverly Street, Staunton, VA  24401. Sign the guestbook and view obituary at www.ompsfuneralhome.com. Omps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.