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Jane Russell Obituary

Jane Landreth Russell died June 11th 2025 Ms. Russell was born October 21, 1943 to William and Virginia Landreth in Fort Worth TX where she was raised. She graduated from Arlington Heights high school and continued her education at the University of Arizona, graduating with a Bachelors and Masters degrees. There she was president of her sorority Pi Beta Phi. She was very active in the community: upon moving to Paradise Valley, she was very active in the PTA, twice served on the board of Junior League of Phoenix, served as a national officer of Pi Beta Phi and also served in many leadership positions in the Valley Presbyterian Church. Ms. Russell was a selfless soul, always willing to reach out and donate her time and attention to the people and causes that she loved. She is survived by her children Scott Russell and Shelley Daniell; her 4 grandchildren Tanner, Cameron, Ben and Ellie; her sister Linda Shropshire brother Bill Landreth; numerous nieces,nephews and cousins; her adorable dog Perri, as well as her magnificent friends. A memorial service will be held June 20th at 11 AM at Valley Presbyterian Church. A light reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jane Landreth Russell, please visit our floral store.

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Published by KNXV on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Jean ( Stayman) Marley

June 20, 2025

She was a great woman and lots of fun in college. Looks like she had a wonderful life. Im sorry for your loss. She will be in your heart forever.

Susan French

June 20, 2025

Always a joy when we would run into each other and connect....Pi Phi gave us much in common!!!! Jane was my president!!!! Love and prayers. Susan French

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Karen Price

June 18, 2025

I am so sorry to read this. Jane was a dear friend through Pi Beta Phi. We served together as national officers. May her memory be a blessing to her friends and family.

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