Norma Russell
Norma Jean Russell, 80, of LaFayette, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Norma was a business partner with Dot Edwards at the The Bouquet Shop for over 30 years. She had a love for collecting antiques, fishing and watching golf.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell, Sr.; daughter, Kaye Haney; parents, Charlie Putnam and Grace Williams Putnam; sister, Hazel Cox; and brothers, Jim Putnam and Ken Putnam.
She is survived by her sons, Al (Linda) Russell of Harrison, and Bill Russell of LaFayette; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene McIntyre; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Sonja Hegwood.
Funeral services will be on Friday, May 26, at 2 p.m. at Sunnyside Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Avans officiating.
Interment will be in McIntyre Cemetery.
Pallbearers are C.J. Haney, Wil Russell, James Lively, James Haney, Daniel Haney, and Zachary Sparks. Honorary pallbearers are Edward Mitchell, Lloyd Mitchell, Jeff Gilreath, Craig Coker, Don Williams, and the staff of Amedisys Hospice.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday at Sunnyside Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Sunnyside Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.