Virginia Columbine Russell

1930 - 2023

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VIRGINIA COLUMBINE RUSSELL

Virginia Columbine Russell died at home on April 18, 2023. Virginia was born on January 17, 1930 in Columbus, Georgia, the daughter of Oscar and Giula (Chambers) Robinson. She married Lt. David C. Russell on August 7, 1948 and enjoyed a career as an Army Wife. Throughout her life she was active in various volunteer activities including Girl Scouts, Officers Wives Clubs, Reston Women's Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. After her husband's retirement the couple traveled widely mostly in Europe, but also in Mexico. the Caribbean and Australia while Virginia was chairman of the DAR Units Overseas Committee and later chairman of the DAR Special Events Committee. She also served as chairman of the DAR Museum Docents' Committee. She was a member of the Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Virginia and the Army and Navy Club of Washington, DC.



In her last days Virginia was embraced by her family and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, David Carrick Russell, Col. USA Retired. She is survived by two daughters, two granddaughters and three grandchildren, as well as her bridge group and several "pseudo-daughters" whom she loved and mentored.



Donations may be sent to the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. NE, Vienna, VA 22180 or the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.



A Celebration of her life will be held on May 22, 2023 at Vienna Presbyterian Church.