ST. JOSEPH- Betty Jean (Walker) Russell, 80, formerly of Sacramento, Calif., died Friday, December 20, 2013 at her home in St. Joseph.
She was born July 7, 1933 to Irvin and Minnie (Linville) Walker in St. Joseph.
She married Harry Russell on October 13, 1955. He survives of the home.
Betty was of the Baptist faith and loved to knit and watch sports and play computer games.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Olin Walker and Harold Walker; and sisters, Nevilla Shadduck, Hazel Bunch, Clara Morris, Margaret Estes, Bessie Sterling and Helen Whitmore.
Additional Survivors: daughter, Gina Marie Russell, Sacramento; granddaughter, Shanon Russell; sisters, Opal Sloan, Joy Terry and Charlotte Yocam; brother, Roy Walker (Irene); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m., Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Hands of Hope Hospice.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com