Cynthia Marie Russ

1954 - 2021

Mrs. Cynthia Marie Jefferson Russ, age 68 was born on July 27, 1954 in New Orleans, LA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Beloved wife of David Lee Russ Sr. Daughter of the late Percy and Lucy Bell Jefferson Loving mother of Murry (Donna), LaShanda (Donald), Glen (Siarra), Marquies (Sabrina) and Glen Jr. Sister of Percy (Betty), Ronald (Anita), Donald (Deborah), Michael (Lucille), Craig, Bryant, Gregory (Pam), Kevin (Carolyn), Troy (Tasha), Jessie, Lena (Rosevelt), Barbara, Kathy, Deborah, Cassandra (Johnny), Marion King and the late Curtis, Alfred (Trolynn) and Jerry (Frieda). In-law of Irene Tanner, Thomas Berry (Brenda), Patricia Williams, Glen, Treva Russ and the late Betty Manuel and Ursula Russ. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at New Genesis Baptist Church, 3316 Second Street New Orleans, La 70125 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Rev. Malcolm Pitman, Officiating. Interment Lakelawn Cemetery. All those in attendance are required to wear face mask. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge, (504) 522-2525.