Betty Jane Russell's Obituary
Betty Jane Russell, age 79, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 4:25 p.m., in Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Betty was born on July 23, 1944 in Harrisburg, IL, a daughter to Loren and Alberta (Sharp) Dowdy. On April 25, 1964, she married James Richard Russell in Galatia, IL and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2023 after 59 years of marriage. Now they are together for all eternity. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL. Other than being a homemaker and raising her family, she had worked at Walmart, Sparta, IL for 13 years. Betty enjoyed painting on wood, and stained glass, but the greatest joy of her life came from spending time with her family.
Survivors include her three daughters, Lee Ann (Tommy) Talbert, Tracy (Larry) Bumann, and Melinda Russell, all of Coulterville, IL; seven grandchildren, Joseph (Shauna), James "Jimbo" (Tara), Danielle, Slade, Shane, Whittney, and Jace; eighteen great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one great-great-granddaughter, Nova Talbert Jones; and two brothers, John Dowdy and Jim Dowdy.
A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with Ron Mazander officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Coulterville Youth Association.
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