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Betty Russell Obituary

Thursday, December 5, 2024, Betty "Ruth" Russell (102) transitioned to glory after a very brief illness. Betty's life was richly lived in service and kindness, and her legacy will be lovingly remembered by her daughters and sons in law Shirley and Eugene McKenzie and Linda and Jean Michaud; grandson Rodney McKenzie and his wife Tara; great-grandson Kyle McKenzie; and sister Mary M. Bell. Cousins, nephews and nieces, church members, extended family, and friends also will cherish memories of Betty. Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18 at Rock Creek Baptist Church, 6707 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell, Pastor. Interment Harmony Memorial Park. Services Entrusted to J. B. JenkinsFuneral Home

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 15, 2024.

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Memorial Events
for Betty Russell

Dec

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Rock Creek Baptist Church

6707 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro, MD

Dec

18

Service

11:00 a.m.

Rock Creek Baptist Church

MD

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J. B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. - Hyattsville

7474 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785

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