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Ethel Jean Russell Woodlief

August 19, 1942 – November 20, 2020
Obituary of Ethel Jean Russell Woodlief
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Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations

Ethel Jean Russell Woodlief, 78, passed away November 20, 2020 at Sandy Ridge of Candor, NC. She was born on August 19, 1942 in Randolph Co., NC to the late Lonnie and Irma Yates Russell.

Ethel is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Willis Russell, L.A. Russell, Houston Russell, Alvin Russell and Robert Russell; sisters, Betty Gordon and Jenna Mae Russell.

Ethel is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Woodlief; sisters, Dorothy Shaw of Denton, NC, Jane Chester of Thomasville, NC, Alma Russell of Asheboro, NC, and Patty Parnell (Glenn) of Asheboro, NC; sister-in-law, Patsy Russell of Ramseur, NC; as well as several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Roxie.

Ethel will lie in state on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Thomasville Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Online condolences for the Woodlief family may be made at www.thomasvillefh.com

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FAMILY

Lonnie & Irma Yate RussellParents (deceased)

Billy Ray WoodliefHusband

Dorothy ShawSister

Jane ChesterSister

Alma RussellSister

Patty Parnell & husband GlennSister

Betty GordonSister (deceased)

Jenna Mae RussellSister (deceased)

Willis RussellBrother (deceased)

L.A. RussellBrother (deceased)

Houston RussellBrother (deceased)

Alvin RussellBrother (deceased)

Robert RussellBrother (deceased)

Patsy RussellSister-in-law

Mrs. Woodlief is also survived by several nieces & nephews and her beloved dog, Roxie!

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