.Linda Marie Russell, 66 of Ball Ground, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at her residence. Linda was preceded in death by her son, John R. Russell Jr.; she is survived by her husband, John R. Russell Sr., sons and daughters in law, Jason and Heather Russell, Dacula GA, Jeff and Donna Russell, Magnolia TX; grandchildren, Hoyt Russell and Chesnie Russell. A service to celebrate the life of Linda will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Roswell Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy Lane officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd ,Atlanta, GA 30342. Roswell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.