Helen Louise Russell

Helen Louise Russell, 86, of Paris, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, at Brentwood Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22nd, at Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Tiny Freelen officiating. A formal visitation is not scheduled, however those wishing to pay respects may do so at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon and Monday until noon. Mrs. Russell, the daughter of Vollie & Ethel McGee Rodgers, was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Paris. Helen was an avid gardener, especially flowers. She was an excellent seamstress and wonderful cook. She married Louis Russell, and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lena Parson of Paris and a brother, James David Rodgers of Paris. Survivors include a son, Richard Russell & wife Pam of Paris, a brother, Billy Gene Rodgers & wife Brenda of Paris, five grandchildren, Felicia Booth & husband Robert of Paris, Tim Ince & wife Jennifer of Detroit, Cory Russell & wife Brandi of Midlothian, Maranda Mahon & husband Randall of Sumner and Aaron Russell & wife Kodie of Paris, eleven great grandchildren, including two special great grandchildren who were her pride & joy, Marissa “Peaches” Bates and Ethan “Booger” Goss both of Paris, Alexis, Noah & Collin of Midlothian, Keeley & Rylee of Sumner, Hannah Grace & Aaron, Jr. of Paris, Phillip and Kristen of Detroit and Conor, Garrett and Shelby of Detroit along with many nieces & nephews.