Estelle Russell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Estelle Russell, 90, of Benton Harbor died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven. Services celebrating her life will be held at 11 AM Monday, Dec 16, at the Covenant Christian Church, 1870 Union St, Benton Harbor. Burial will follow in Crystal Springs Cemetery. The visitation will begin at 10 AM on Monday at the church. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Harbor. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Estelle was born on May 1, 1923 in Mantee, MS. to Lee and Reatha Loften. She was a home aid in assisted living. She was a faithful member of the Covenant Christian Church. She loved to cook. Estelle was an outspoken person who loved and cared for everyone including her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by grandchildren, Elbert Wilson, Albert Wilson, Tim Wilson, Roosevelt Wilson, Terry Wilson, Anthony Holmes, Rosie Owens, Annette Swell, Stella Jones, Betty Lark, and Dorothy Holmes; her 37 great grandchildren; her many great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Aline Wilson, in 2007; her parents; her 5 sisters, Emmaline, Janie, Bunier, Ophelia, and Sally Joe; her 5 brothers, Simon, Roy, Eddie Lee, Meredith, and Sammy T. and her 3 grandchildren, Willie, Mable, and Roy.

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Estelle Russell

May 1, 1923 - December 8, 2013