Russell was born Nov. 26, 1943, in Anniston, Ala., to Herbert and Hettie Lou Jones. She attended Montgomery High School and worked as a nurse’s assistant for more than 40 years for the former Mediplax Nursing Home in Westport.
She is survived by eight children, Belveley Russell, John Russell, Zina Russell, Lisa Russell-White, Ingram Russell, Edwin Russell, Khalilah Russell and Jeanette Russell; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a nephew Michael Motley; and a niece, Jennifer Edwards.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at Canaan Institutional Baptist Church in Norwalk. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until time of services at 4 p.m. Baker Funeral Services in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
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