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Velma Russell

January 9, 1932 — November 29, 2019

Velma Jean Russell went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019 in Round Rock, Texas at the remarkable age of 87.  She was born on January 9, 1932 in Clinton, Tennessee, and was adopted and raised by Charlie & Eula Wood.  She married her high school sweetheart, Sherl Russell on June 8, 1952 and they enjoyed 67 adventurous years together.  She loved her roles as wife, mother, grandmother & homemaker.  Jean’s devotion to young children made her a favorite pre-school teacher & director for 25 years.  Jean was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Universal City.  Over the years, she taught and served in many areas of church including: Sunday School teacher, Women’s Missionary Union, Girl’s Auxiliary, Service Committee, Teen Training Union, and Choir.  She was an extremely patriotic and proud military wife for over 30 years traveling the world.  Her favorite hobbies were reading, cooking, sewing, ceramics, singing, playing games, and especially spending time with her family.

Jean is survived by her loving husband: Sherlon N. Russell; children: Chuck Russell & wife Patty, Libbie Seaton & husband Rob, Cherri Hill & husband Ed, Jeff Russell & wife Andrea; son-in-law: Ron Secrest; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as several brothers and sisters, and numerous other extended family members and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Suzanne Secrest; and 1 grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 6, 2019 at First Baptist Church Universal City, with public Visitation beginning at 11:00AM.  Graveside Services will follow at 2:15PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of the following: First Baptist Church Universal City Building Program , Senior Access of Round Rock , Salvation Army , or to Goose Creek Special Olympics in c/o Chuck Russell, 6727 Chartrese Ave., Baytown, TX 77521.

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Visitation

First Baptist Church Universal City
  • 1401 Pat Booker Rd
    Universal City, TX 78148

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church Universal City
  • 1401 Pat Booker Rd
    Universal City, TX 78148

Graveside Service

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
  • 1520 Harry Wurzbach
    San Antonio, Texas 78209
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