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Ethel Russell Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula and a 1940 graduate of Huntington High School. She retired from Eastern State Hospital after 17 years of service as a Psychiatric Nurses Aid.
She was a former member of the Redeemed Church of God in Hampton where she served as church clerk, organist and devoted choir member. She is currently a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News.
She is survived by her son, Walter Russell III; four daughters, Carolyn Russell, Sharon Russell-Hunt, and Pamela McLaurin (Eugene) of Hampton, Va.; Sandra Russell Phillips of Richmond, Calif., and one stepdaughter, Dottie Merritte of Chester, Va.; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will begin at noon and the family will receive guests at the Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Hampton, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. The homegoing service will be held at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3509, Chestnut Ave. Newport News, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at noon. The eulogy will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick. Mrs. Russell will be placed in church by 10 a.m. Friday. Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will gather at 314 Clay Street, Hampton, Va., by 11am.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, Christ Community Outreach Center or Feed the Children.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Russell
Frank & Rhonda Reeves (Horne)
October 30, 2009
Walter, Pam and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. May God's blessings give you strength, comfort and understanding. He is only a prayer away.
October 30, 2009
Sharon Russell-Hunt and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. But I know wonderful memories will help soften your grief. My thoughts and prayers and with you.
Gale Lee
Hampton, VA
October 30, 2009
Sharon,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I pray that you and your family will allow God to grant you peace and closure. You are in my prayers.
~Marie Chisman, Williamsburg, Virginia
Clarence Wright
October 29, 2009
Walter,sorry for the lost of your mother.Our prayers are with you and the family.May God Continue to keep you all close to him.Peace & Blessing
C.E.Wright & Board Of Deacon at Emmanuel Grace Baptist Church
John and Linda Wilson
October 29, 2009
Ms. Russell was a woman of God's own heart. We are truly able to say that she always walked in God's way. We were sorry to hear of her leaving us.
October 29, 2009
We the Ford and Jones family wish give our condolences to the Russell family for the lost of the love one May God be with you and your family thru the time of loss.
rudd
Wayne & Charlene Jones
October 28, 2009
With our heartfelt condolences during this time. For we know Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Our Hope is Everlasting thru Christ Jesus. Psalm 90
George Jolly
October 28, 2009
The Huntington High School Alumni Washington DC Metro Chapter Send our condolences.
October 28, 2009
Carolyn and Family
Chris and I are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. May GOD bring comfort to you at this sad time in your lives. Our sincere condolences.
Chris and Curtis Brodnax, Sr
Warner Robins, GA
October 27, 2009
Sharon
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Trust God to give you the strength you need during this time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Findolph Taylor & Dana Madison
Robert & Elnora Scott
October 27, 2009
Carolyn,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. We pray that God will give you strength and peace and draw you closer to Him.
With Sympathy,
Robert & Elnora Scott
Shelton Parker
October 27, 2009
Our prayers are with the Russell family and we are ever so grateful of how your mother reached out to those who was blessed to experience her loving kindness.
Shelton " Leon " Parker and Family
Egertha Cartwright
October 26, 2009
Carolyn,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Be comforted by the loving memories of your mother.
October 26, 2009
Sharon,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mother passing. You are in our prayers.
Carmen and Bill Amado
Jackie and Greg Green
October 26, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pam Mitchell Creekmur
October 26, 2009
Pam, Walter and Sharon,
I was saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. May God comfort your hearts and the rest of the family at this time of sorrow.
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