Elizabeth Young Russell
Elizabeth Young Russell
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Betty held master's degrees in music, teaching, and counseling and spent the first part of her career enriching the lives of middle and high school students. She was a choir director at Germantown United Methodist Church for several years and ultimately retired from Perkins Restaurant Corporate Headquarters after a quarter century as an executive assistant.
Betty was an avid gardener, music lover, collector, and traveler, but she was most defined by her strong sense of community and the lifelong friends she cherished.
Preceded in Death By:
Her first husband, Richard Young Sr.
Her second husband, John M. Russell
Survived By:
Sister: Jamie Liebenrood
Sons: Richard Young Jr. and Rodney Young
Stepdaughter: Jennifer Bradley, Denver, Colorado
Stepson: John Russell Jr., Memphis
Ten Grandchildren and one great-grandchild
Service Information:
Visitation & Memorial Service
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Visitation begins at 1:30 pm
Service begins at 2:00 pm
Memorial Park Mausoleum Rotunda
5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
Funeral Home: 901.302.9980
Memorial Contributions
Memorials may be made to:
Hope Church Disaster Fund, or
An animal shelter of your choice
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
November 29, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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