Fannie Russell

Fannie E. Russell FRANKLIN - Fannie E. Russell, 85, of the 29200 block of Delaware Road, died May 23, 2010 at her residence. A native of North Carolina, she was a member Galilee Baptist Church, Branchville, Va., where she was involved with the Beautification Committee and a member of the Senior Choir. She was the widow of the John H. Russell. She is survived by four daughters, Connie L. Owens (John) of California, Mary J. Barnes (James), Fannie R. Blocker, Rosalyn McClenny (Junious), all of Virginia; two sons, James E. Russell (Lettie) of Florida and John H. Russell (Italia) of Texas; one sister, Ruth Pugh of Virginia Beach; one brother, Ulyesses Kee (Melanie) of Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; five sisters-in-law, Emma Bottoms (Cleon), Thelma Richardson, Beatrice Allen, Rosa Mae Stephens, all of Virginia, Dora Bryant of North Carolina; one brother-in-law, Jack Russell Jr. of Virginia; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, four brothers, and two sisters. A funeral will be held at noon Friday, May 28, in Galilee Baptist Church, Branchville, with the Rev. Willie Diggs, pastor, presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Engram Funeral Home, 1001 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851, is in charge. The remains will be placed in the church for viewing at 10 a.m. Friday.