Roselie Lee Russell
October 17, 1952 ~ March 20, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Angels Catholic Church on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Roselie “Rose” Lee Russell, 55, of Abell, MD died March 20, 2008 at her home. Born October 17, 1952 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Roberta Lyon Keenan of Hollywood, MD and the late Freddy Gray and raised by the late Henson and Alice Lyon. She was the loving wife of Joseph Lee Russell, Sr. whom she married on December 17, 1971 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. She is survived by her son Joseph Lee Russell, Jr. of Abell, MD; siblings: Marie K. Pilkerton of Avenue, MD and Saunders “Sambo” Ed Lyon of Clements, MD and 6 grandchildren: Rebecca Russell, Courtney Russell, Cody Russell, Tiffani Russell, Destiny Russell and Anthony Russell. Rose was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where she was a water woman for 36 years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, spending time on the water, doing crafts and cooking. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Lee Russell, Jr., Timmy Goldsborough, Cindy Pilkerton, Kenny Ryce, Jim Morgan and Rebecca Russell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joseph Bubba Pilkerton, Bill Owens, Jim Russell, Harry V. Pilkerton, Jr., Thomas Goldsborough and Bernard Lacey.





“Lee, J.L. and family, I just heard about Rose’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a tough ol bird and will be missed! God Bless.”
“LEE,J.R., MARIE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROSE’S PASSING. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED, BUT, SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. PATSY AND NICK DOWNS”
“Lee, J.L., and family. How our hearts ache by the passing of Rose. Such a wonderful lady and neighbor we had for over 30 years. Rose was such a hard worker and was a devoted wife and mother. She looked out for everyone she cared for and was always ready to help in any way she could. I am so thankful to have had her in our lives and the relationship we shared as neighbors. I thank her for the wisdom she has given me. I will think of her each time I pass your home. Life will be different for all of us. We have great memories to sustain us and her presence will always be felt. During this glorious Easter season we are reminded that “we shall meet again.” Take care and always remember we are just a yell away. Love, Thomas, Merlene, Junior, and Timmy.”
“Lee,JL, Marie, and Family,So Many memories are now coming to mind, Years have passed and many changes came for all of us. Old friends are never forgotten. Lee I know she was your soul mate and days ahead will seem so long and hard but look to the grandchildren to spend some time with. My Prayers and love to you all. Brenda (Mattingly) Burch “