Ruth Russell Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 2, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Russell in Lakeland, Florida. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Studebaker and Grace Studebaker; her husband Charles O Russell; her siblings, Raymond M Studebaker and Catherine May Thomas; her children, Richard E Bettegnies and Cynthia Grace Russell; her stepson Ronald Russell; her stepgrandson Ryan Russell; and her granddaughter Nicole Stroup.

She is survived by: her children, David Alan Bettegnies (Kim) and Teresa Marie Mielke Lakeland (Roger); her daughter-in-law Karen of Greenfield, IN; and her stepchildren, Phil Russell (Pegi) and Jayne Ann Barker (Terry) of South Bend, IN.. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801.