Dorothy Palmer Russell

Mrs. Russell, 89, of Charlotte, NC, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Liberty Nursing Home.

She was born May 6, 1923 in New Augusta, Mississippi. Mrs. Russell served in The United States Navy and worked as Chief of Supply with the Civil Service War Assets in Baton Rouge, LA. She owned and operated Kristy Lynn Bridal, named after her daughter, for 35 years.

The Russell family will greet friends from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Eastway Drive Church of God. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Russell will follow at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary with The Reverend Dan Carter and The Reverend Fred Killman officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Sharon Memorial Park.

Mrs. Russell is survived by her daughter, Wanda Russell Whaley and her husband, Michael of Waxhaw, NC; three grandchildren: Richard Peterson and wife, Kelly of Charlotte, NC; Matthew Whaley and wife, Courtney o f Waxhaw, NC; Melise Gaydos and husband, Chris of Waxhaw, NC; four great-grandchildren: Chase Peterson, Clay Peterson, Alex Whaley and Zack Whaley; sister-in-law, Gladys Bridges and a nephew, Wesley Bridges and wife, Frances of Mobile, AL and nephew, James Russell and wife, Lucille of Hattisburg, MS.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hulon Wesley Russell and a daughter, Kristy Lynn Russell.

Memorials may be made to Eastway Drive Church of God, 1131 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205 or Charlotte Humane Society, 2646 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Notes of encouragement and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcewenfs.com.

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.