Burdetta V. Russell
June 16, 1920 ~ November 29, 2016
Burdetta V. Shaffer Russell, 96, passed away November 29, 2016, at Worthington Place, Camby. Mrs. Russell was born June 16, 1920, in Indianapolis, to the late Harry E. and Cora (Brittain) Shaffer. She married Omer Dell Russell on August 13, 1943, and he preceded her in death in 1984.
Mrs. Russell graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1938. She worked as a self-employed beautician for a number of years. More recently, she looked after several real estate properties as a landlord. She had been a member of Lynhurst Baptist and Friendswood Baptist Churches. She was also a 75-year member of the Bridgeport Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Russell enjoyed several retirement years in Bradenton, Florida. She will be missed by her loving family.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery L. Russell, Sr.; two brothers, Harry Shaffer, Jr. and Henry Shaffer; one sister, Donna Shaffer McGuire; one grandson, Neil J. Russell; and a great granddaughter, Crystal Russell.
Survivors include her son, Harry J. Russell (Suan) of Texas; sister, Evelyn Shaffer Layton of Indianapolis; four grandsons, Jeffery L. Russell, Jr., Eric D. Russell, Dale E. Russell, and Dean A. Russell; seven great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Burdetta Russell on Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Psalm 90:10 refers to those who reach 80 years of age as being “especially strong.” At 96 years, Mrs. Russell fit that description. However, we can look forward to the fulfillment of Psalm 37:29 which assures us that the righteous will possess the earth and live forever upon it. During this difficult time, may you find comfort from our Heavenly Father.
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can’t offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things for resurrection of life. ” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.