Betty Lucile Davis Russell was born June 12, 1931. She went to be in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, December 28, 2021. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Jackson Russell, Jr; her parents, Lucius and Tabby Davis; six sisters and brothers, Edna Robbins, Jesse Davis, Nellie Hannan, Knox Davis, Luke Davis, and Sarah Roberson. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Davis and Nina (Dwight) Jasmann; three daughters, Shirley Pittman, Chris (Charles) Dunn, and Janet (Buck) Strock; five grandchildren, Brian Castleberry, Tricia (Steve) Davis, Nash Pittman, Jacob (Callie) LeBlanc, and Jacob Strock; three great-grandchildren, Caleb (Sierra) Davis, Haley Davis, and Justin Strock; one great-great-grandchild, on the way; former husband, Will Patrick; and several nieces and nephews.
Betty attended Rosemont Elementary and Baker High School in Columbus GA. She had past memberships at Norris Road Baptist Church, Columbus GA; Bethlehem Baptist Church, Pine Mtn Valley GA; and Glenn Anthony Baptist Church, Columbus GA.
Betty worked throughout her life as a seamstress, store clerk, and homemaker. She lived her life serving the Lord and caring for others. She loved active work, working with her hands, spending time with family, seeing the sites of our country through camping road trips. Things we learned from her: love of God, love of family, love of others, respectfulness, friendliness, aspiration to do our best and do it right. Babies made her smile – baby chicks, ducks, pigs, cows, puppies, kittens, “dolls”, but most of all, her three baby girls and grandchildren. Her sisters made her laugh! She would like to be remembered most as a child of God that nurtured those in need, and showed love and kindness to all.
Family will visit with friends on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, the casket will be open during visitation on Friday from 5-6 and closed from 6-7. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Parkhill Cemetery. Family will be meeting at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary and go to the graveside in procession at time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31909 or online at www.columbushospice.com.
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