Annie Russell

Annie Ruth Byrd Russell, 72, passed away September 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her brother Charles Byrd. Annie Ruth is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry K. Russell; daughters, Rhonda Russell, Rachel Sinks (Michael), Rebecca White (Colby); siblings, Betty Powers, John Byrd, Ella Jones, Rosa Edge, Neil "Bud" Byrd, Yates Byrd, Cecil Byrd; grandchildren, Jessica Flatter, Alan Sinks, Colby and Cara White; great grandchildren, Addison and Easton Flatter and Aidan Sinks. Ruth retired from State Farm Insurance and was a former youth director at Grace Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at McNeill Mackie Funeral Home in St. Pauls. Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 2:00 pm at Tolarsville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Pat Hash officiating. Local arrangements by McNeill Mackie Funeral Home of St. Pauls. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Youth Missions, 1013 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 or The Lupus Foundation of America, 1319 F. Street NW Suite 305, Washington, DC 20004.