Debra Lee "Debbie" Russell
November 17, 1958 ~ April 14, 2023
Debra Lee “Debbie” Russell, 64, of Callaway, MD, formerly of Hollywood, MD, passed away on April 14, 2023 in Avenue, MD. Born on November 17, 1958 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Marilyn M. Crump of Waldorf, MD and the late Robert E. Crump. Debbie was the loving wife of Brian W. Russell of Great Mills, MD, whom she married on September 20, 2003. Debbie is survived by her children Rebbecca Quade (Allan) of Park Hall, MD, Melissa Jenkins of Park Hall, MD, Samantha Brodigan of Park Hall, MD, Mathew Brodigan of Lexington Park, MD, Ryan Jones of Lexington Park, MD, Amy Russell of Lexington Park, MD, and April Russell of Lexington Park, MD, her siblings Barbara Talbert of Charlotte Hall, MD, Ronald Crump of Diamond Head, MD, and Traci Carter of Waldorf, MD, 20 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Debbie graduated from Suitland High School in 1978. She moved from Suitland, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1990. Debbie was an Activity Events Coordinator for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and enjoyed eating Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, camping, SMCWHL, Abate, and spending time with veterans and family.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.





Melissa, Samantha & Family. May your mom now rest in Peace. Her struggle is over. She left you in good hands..eachother… ❤️
Jean
Debbie was a angel from above. Her caring way supported the family many times of need. Never asking for anything in return. I will remember her for her smiling face and fun nature. She will be missed by many and I know she is watching over the family until we all are united again. My thoughts are prayers are with Brian her husband and family members. May God give his love and support at this time to her family and friends. Rest in peace.
To Brian and family, I’ve known Debbie for years and she has always been a good, kind friend and cousin. Debbie is now with the other departed family and I’m sure they are having a time. I will dearly miss her.
Becky, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
My sweet mama d how my heart is broke i just learned of your passing through Matt. I wish I would’ve known sooner so I could’ve been there. There are no words to express what you and papa b meant to me.and I promise I’ll make sure my babies never forget you. Im so sorry this happened to you. Such a beautiful soul taken from us way too soon. I love you soooo much, having you in my life the years that i did ill cherish forever. I hope you know how many times you saved me more then once especially after i lost my daddy and although we hadn’t talked in almost a year I hope you left this world knowing how much I loved you and always will. Rest peacefully.ill see you soon. Save a place for me. Love always and forever
Katt& your bonus grandbabies Camden&Angel. To the family and papa B if there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to reach out. 😔💔🙏🫂📖🦋🌹🪻