Sallie Russell

Sallie L. Russell CARRSVILLE - Sallie Lillian Russell, 83, of the 31400 block of Cecelia's Lane, died Sept. 19, 2008, in her residence. Born in Isle of Wight County, Mrs. Russell was a teacher's aide for Franklin City Public Schools. She was a member of Pulaski Baptist Church, Carrsville. She was the widow of Melvin Leon Russell. Survivors include a daughter, Veronica Brickhouse (Glen) of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Adam Russell of Washington, D.C., April and Aisha Russell of Silver Spring, Md., Mark, Durell and Brandon Jones of Chesapeake; a host of great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Seth and Maggie Mitchell; a daughter, Evelyn Russell; and son, Gregory Russell. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Pulaski Baptist Church, Carrsville, by the Rev. Dr. R.E. Rodgers. Burial will be in Picot Family Cemetery, Carrsville. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Engram Funeral Home, 1001 Armory Drive, Franklin. The family will receive friends at the home of Cecilia Carson, 31471 Cecelia's Lane, Carrsville. Condolences may be offered to the Russell Family at www.engramfuneralhome.com.