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Dorothy Russell Obituary

Private funeral services for Dorothy Vernell Russell were held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Mr. Gary McCurdy officiating. Burial followed at Piedmont Memory Gardens. Mrs. Russell passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home. Survivors include her children, Donna Jordan (Derrel), Cindy McFry (Greg) , Kay Pope (Charlie Fagan) and Doug Russell (Lanette); four grandchildren, Jason Jordan, Brandon McFry, Micah Russell and Seth Russell; six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her caregivers, Lisa Russell,Carole Hill, Gentry Hill, Susan King, Terri Surrett, Sherri Williamson and Becky Buttram. Pallbearers were family. Mrs. Russell was a longtime resident of Piedmont and was a graduate of Spring Garden School Class of 1949. She sold Avon in Piedmont and the surrounding area for 44 1/2 years. She enjoyed working outside, traveling and meeting and talking to people. At an early age she learned to play the guitar and won a talent show when she was nine years old. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Lake' Russell, and a granddaughter, Allison Pope. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, North Alabama Chapter, Century Office Center, 3322 S. Memorial Pkwy, Suite 16, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Published by The Anniston Star on Jun. 1, 2018.
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Your sweet mother always with a smile & so friendly. Kay & family you are in our prayers. love you all! Tammy & Rick

June 2, 2018

I'm sorry for Piedmont's loss... Vernell got me started selling Avon many years ago. The last time I saw her coming out of a store as I was going into, she still recognized me and was as friendly as ever. I don't get much Piedmont news and didn't know she was ill; I'm so sorry. May the Lord give the family and friends peace during this time.

Hilda Parris

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June 1, 2018

To the family : Vernell always added so much fun to the Class of 49 at Spring Garden High School. We all loved her so much. Fellow classmates , Bill and Virgina Price Love

Bill and Virginia Love

June 1, 2018

I will never forget your sweet little mother and the fond memories I have of the time I spent at her house. May God give you comfort and peace. My love and prayers are with you all. Love you! Debra Payne

May 31, 2018

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31

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thompson Funeral Home

6340 Old Piedmont-Gadsden Highway, Piedmont, AL 36272

May

31

Service

2:00 p.m.

Thompson Funeral Home

6340 Old Piedmont-Gadsden Highway, Piedmont, AL 36272

May

31

Interment

Piedmont Memory Gardens

236 Vigo Road, Piedmont, AL 36272

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6340 Old Piedmont-Gadsden Hwy. PO Box 574, Piedmont, AL 36272

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