Marian Betty Russell's Obituary
Marian Betty Russell age 85 formally of Howard, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center in Halstead, KS. Betty was born on June 25, 1932 in Jamestown, ND., the daughter of E. Bell and Marian Mangan, and later adopted by Ralph Criger.
Betty received her Bachelors in education from Kansas State University. Betty was a member of the Rebekah Club, PEO, and was active in various community clubs. Betty enjoyed sewing, woodworking and played the organ and piano for various churches in the Howard area.
Survivors Include:
3 Grandchildren:
Preston Jones of Aline, OK
Dustin Russell of North Carolina
Monica Fouch of Valley Center, KS
One Brother:
Sam Bell of Washington
Two Sisters:
Wanda Jean Criger Eddy of Oregon
Stella Dige of Washington
9 Great Grandchildren
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Son: Tom Russell and Grandson: Reid Russell
Direct burial has been requested, a memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard. Online Condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Memorials have been suggested to either the American Heart Association or the First Assembly of God Church-Howard and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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