Mrs. Mary Frances Wright Russell, age 84 of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home after a brief illness. Born January 31, 1936 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur V. and Lillian Sharpe Wright. Her husband of 42 years, Rufus William Russell; her sons, Hubert Rufus Russell, Curtis Russell and Grady Russell, her daughter, Virginia Paulette Russell Cox, along with her brothers, Conard Wright and Lee Arthur “Bud” Wright all preceded her in death.
Mary Frances was a lifelong member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA, she was a bible school leader, a member of the Golden Rule class, and served on church council for many years. She spent her career working in production in cotton textiles. Mary Frances loved going to the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jamie Russell, Vincent Luke Russell and Walter Reid Russell (Lori). She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Committal Service for Mary Frances will be on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00pm at St. Enoch Lutheran Church Cemetery in Kannapolis, officiated by Pastor Dale Cline. Visitation will be at the gravesite immediately after the service with social distancing in place. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Russell.
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