Betty Russell

Mrs Betty Russell went to her heavenly home at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 2, 1928 in St Louis Missouri, she was 97 years of age.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Harold Maynor Russell from Newberry Florida, two sons Gordon Lynn Fatheree from Dana Illinois and Harold Mayor Russell from Newberry Florida. Her father Leo Henry Stock of Centralia Illinois, mother Catherine Gertrude Stock of Centralia Illinois, her brother Harry Arthur Montague of Joplin Missouri, a sister Peggy Joyce Bolinger of Orange Lake Florida and a Grandson Harold Rusty Russell from Edinberg Illinois.

She is survived by two daughters Victoria Kelly of Newberry Florida, Debra (Alan) Evans of Newberry Florida a daughter in law Mary Fatheree of Bloomington Illinois, a brother Leo Stock of Henryville Pennsylvania, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Betty was a biologist in Endocrinology at Shanda in Gainesville Florida until she retired as a State Employee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, Aunt and Great Grandmother.

Betty loved doing ceramics, gardening, boating, camping and fishing, but most of all she loved others. She made heart pillows for a local group in Gainesville Florida to give to heart patients.

Betty always made time for her family, especially her grandchildren ensuring they always had an open ear and a loving heart.

There will be a celebration of life November 7, 2026 at 11 Am Milam Funeral Home in Newberry Florida.