Rebecca A. Russell

Rebecca A. Russell, 77, of Smithville Flats passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was born December 5, 1946 in the town of Montour Falls and was a graduate of Addison High School, class of 1966. Upon graduation, Becky enlisted into the US Navy and served at the Naval Station in San Diego, California. She worked in administration in receipts and transfers keeping track of personnell. She was honorably discharged and returned home where on February 24, 1968, she married Donald L. Russell, who survives and resides in Smithville Flats. Becky did many things over the years. She ran an in-home daycare for several years, was a beauty consultant for Mary Kay cosmetics and a respite provider for families with developmentally disabled children. She worked as a bus monitor, teacher's assistant, and medical transcriptionist. She volunteered as a Sunday school teacher with the Congregational church in Greene where she was a member, and she volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Most of all, she was a dedicated and beloved wife and mother. Becky enjoyed camping, crocheting, gardening, writing her own book, playing guitar and singing. She always looked forward to lunch and a good session of karaoke with her friends Adrienne and Amy. Her greatest love was that of spending time with her family especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Amanda (Dennis) Shank, Gwen (Richard) Flynn; sons, Donald Russell (Stacey Morrissey) and Timothy Russell (Lisa Postl); grandchildren, Tyler and Joshua (Courtney) Shank, Zachary (Alex Squiers) and Chandler Russell, Thorfan Russell and Nickolas Flynn; great grandchildren, Oliver and Eloise Shank and Maddox Russell; siblings, Babs Manges and Christy (Tim) Ryon; sister-in-law, Barbara Russell, along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Gayle Loban; a brother, Richard Loban; sister-in-laws, Lois Mattison, Elaine Stewart, and brother-in-laws, George and Edgar Russell. The family would like to thank the Hospice and Palliative Care team of Chenango County for their loving and attentive care of Becky during her final weeks. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Friday, June 7, 2024 at Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango St, Greene, NY 13778. Friends of the family may call from 2:00pm until the time of service at Root Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Root Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com

 "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."   2 Timothy 4:7

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