Hettie Ruth Russell's Obituary
Hettie Ruth Russell, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 2PM on Friday, January 22 ,2021 at Union Chapel United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Monty Clark. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Ruth was born September 3, 1936 in Stanly County, NC to the late Ola Simpson Russell and John Gaddy Russell. She loved crocheting and quilting. A lifetime member at Union Chapel United Methodist Church and a true servant. Ms. Russell was a very giving person and enjoyed spending time with all of her many friends. She was always doing for other people instead of for herself.
She is survived by sisters: Ola Mae Russell Matthews (Vann) of Mint Hill, NC, Linda Russell MacDonald of Albemarle, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
Ms. Russell is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Hettie Jane Almond Simpson and William Lester Simpson, paternal grandparents R. Shellie Russell and Pattie Caudle Russell.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Russell family.
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