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Morris & Hislope Funeral HomeEtta Russell Obituary
Etta Mae Russell, 77, of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
She was born in Marion, IN on April 11, 1948; daughter of the late Dewey and Rowena (Cook) Godby. She was an avid fan of car racing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Russell; daughter, Anna Miller; sons, Robert Russell, Jerry Russell, Steven Russell, and Jeffrey Russell; a sister, Benittta; grandchildren, Jeremy, Steven Michael, Katie, Kyndra, Shannon, Christie, Timmy, and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Delilah, River, Ember, Sadie, Raelyn, Lyla Rose, Alannah, Kaleo, and Leilani.
She was preceded in death by her siblings; Shirley, Charlie, Shearwood, Clifford, Junior, Boyd, and Loyd.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Dewayne Walker officiating.
Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 10 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 until time for services.
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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