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Norma Russell Obituary

Norma A. Russell VIRGINIA BEACH - Norma A. Russell went home to be with her Lord Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. She was born Sept. 11, 1926 to the late Ida H. and Albert M. Alexander in Traylee, W.Va. She was predeceased by her husband, William B. Russell. Norma leaves to cherish her memory one son, William Russell and wife Teena of Wetumpka, Ala.; two daughters, Cindy Schander and husband Roger of Virginia Beach and Kimberly Granger and husband Gary of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Jennifer Bregant, Shawn Bregant, Tabitha Cornett and Krysten Eiland; two great-grandchildren, Michael Cornett and Summer Eiland; and one brother, Billy Alexander of Richmond, Va. Norma was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her. She was also a member of Fairmount Park United Methodist Church, The Eastern Star: ODU Chapter 100. Before retiring from Old Dominion University, Norma worked in the School of Education Building for 26 years. Norma also received the HACE Staff Member of the Year Award from ODU. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, Odyssey Hospice Care and Sentara Nursing Center-Sentara Way. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. You may pay your condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 17, 2010.

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October 20, 2010

To Norma's family. My mother, Helen Ryan, and my father, Cliff Ryan(deceased) was in the Old Dominion Chapter 100, Order of Eastern Star with your Mother. After my father passed away, I would take my mother to the special events that the chapter had and your mother was usually there and I got to know her. She was a lovely person and my mother thought alot of her. I know you all will miss her tremendously. My mother and your mother exchanged Christmas cards for quite a few years. We kinda lost contact after the chapter broke up. We were sorry to hear of her passing and our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Helen Ryan and daughter

Lisa Dean

October 18, 2010

Dear Jennifer,
So sorry to hear about your dear Grandmother....please know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Let your fond memories carry you through....

Nickie Robinson

October 18, 2010

Kim & Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Work has me away on travel all week so I regret not being able to celebrate her life with you but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending lots of love.

October 18, 2010

Dear Kim and family, I am so sorry the hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know she will be missed. Love, Mary Davis

October 18, 2010

Dear Kim,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful person. Love, Lance and Robin

October 18, 2010

Dear Cindy, Teena, Rusty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Russel's passing. The last time I saw Teena & Rusty was at Teena's mom's funeral.
It is so hard when our mom's are called home. God Bless each of you!
Kaye (clemons) Allen

donna mclaughlin

October 17, 2010

dear cindy and family, please know you and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. your mom meant so much to so many people. her beautiful smile was contagious. she still had it in the pictures when she was so sick. and thank you for the pictures. i really enjoyed looking at them. i laughed at some and cried at some. your mom will be missed so much by the church and everyone that knew her. god bless you, kim and rusty and the rest the family. love ya donna jean

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