Ruth Russell

November 13, 1942 - September 21, 2015
Ruth Russell

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Williamsburg – Ruth Russell, 72, passed away September 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her brother Charles Byrd. Ruth is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry K. Russell; daughters, Rhonda Russell, Rachel Sinks (Michael), Rebecca White (Colby); siblings, Betty Powers, John Byrd, Ella Jones, Rosa Edge, Neil “Bud” Byrd, Yates Byrd, Cecil Byrd; grandchildren, Jessica Flatter, Alan Sinks, Colby and Cara White; great grandchildren, Addison and Easton Flatter and Aidan Sinks. Ruth retired from State Farm Insurance and was a former youth director at Grace Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm – 2:00pm Friday September 25, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church, 1013 Penniman Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23185, where a service will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will take place Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:00pm, at Tolarsville  Baptist Church Cemetery, N.C. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Youth Missions and or The Lupus Foundation of America, 1319 F. Street NW Suite 305 Washington, DC 20004. Online condolences may be shared with the family at bucktroutfuneralhome.net.

 


Service

Friday, September 25, 2015
12:00 AM

Grace Baptist Church - Directions
1013 Penniman Road
Williamsburg,, VA 23185
(757) 229-2232

Burial

Saturday, September 26, 2015
12:00 AM

Tolarsville Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions
5521 Tolarsville Rd
St Pauls,, NC 28384
(910) 865-3302

Visitation

Friday, September 25, 2015
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Grace Baptist Church - Directions
1013 Penniman Road
Williamsburg,, VA 23185
(757) 229-2232

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  • September 24, 2015
    Kim Harvey lit a candle:
    Lit since September 24, 2015 at 9:24:55 AM

  • September 24, 2015
    Neil "Bud" Byrd and Shirley Byrd says:
    We are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Ruth will be greatly missed and she was loved dearly. We will keep you in our prayers.

  • September 24, 2015
    Debra Jackson says:
    Thoughts and prayers are with you all! Your Mom was a beautiful lady and her legacy is her beautiful daughters and their families. Pray God's peace for you during this sad time and know that you'll see her soon!

  • September 25, 2015
    Rev.David Rutland says:
    I know her brother John Byrd. He and his family are dear friends to me and my wife.We are praying for you and your family. Please be safe as you travel and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love you

  • September 26, 2015
    Alice phillips says:
    Aunt Ruth was a wonderful ,kind women.she had a positive affect on the lives of so many people. We love her and she will be greatly missed.and I know that she is smiling down on us from heaven today.