Cathy Russell, age 77 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 at her residence.
Cathy was born Tuesday, February 2, 1932 in Miami, FL, to the late Herman Luke and Leona Ripley Luke. She was a member of Coosa United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Russell, sons, Michael Russell and Keith Russell, sisters, Edna Osteen and Clara Bunner.
Surviviors include; husband, Henry Russell of Blairsville, son, Gary Russell of Blairsville, daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Glenn Bates of Blairsville, brother, Carl Luke of Bell, FL, granddaughter, Holly Jannerone, grandson, Nikki Bates, great grandsons, Ronnie Jannerone and Kyle Jannerone.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. at Coosa United Methodist Church with Dr. Steve Midkiff, Rev. Earl Bishop, Rev. Vickie McVay and Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating. Music will be provided by, Cynthia Lumme, Elaine Moss, John Gurlee and Coosa United Methodist Church Choir.
Contributions may be made to the Gideons or the Cancer Society.