Marilyn Bell Russ
May 29, 1966 ~ August 3, 2016
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Marilyn Bell Russ , age 50 passed peacefully, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Kennestone Hospital.
Marilyn Russ is survived by her spouse of 28 years Lloyd Russ, daughters Chaunice Russ, Margarita Aranda, Tequila Williams-Griffin, Grandchildren Jami Griffin, Josiah Aranda, Jonathan Williams-Griffin, sister Tracy Bell and a host of nieces and nephews.
Marilyn Renee Russ (Maiden Name : Bell), was born on May 29, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas to her parents, Gus Bell and Rosemary Bell.
With a Masters Degree in Business Administration, she accepted a position as a HR Specialist with the State of Georgia. Marilyn was a great family woman and a loving mother.
Marilyn was a social, active woman, she enjoyed traveling, dancing and spending time with her family and friends. Her family and friends will always remember her as a strong, positive and loving person.
A memorial gathering is scheduled for August 12, 2016 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marilyn's Life.
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‘sorry for your loss brother’
‘So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was such a sweet and loving person and Mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! We love you guys, Jessica Anders and Children’
‘To the Russ family, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. I didn’t know Mrs. Russ well, only through my cousin CJ, but she was always nice and had a great sense of humor. May God give you comfort and peace.’
‘Calos- We Love you!’
‘Mom,
Thank you for being such an amazing mother, always supportive always understanding and having patience. You made me into the woman I am today, strong and fearless, ambitious and eager to see the world. I lived to make you proud and I will continue to do that for the rest of my days. I look forward to seeing you when it is my time I cannot wait to hug and kiss you again and hear your voice tell me you love me. Mom, you were so strong and always positive and now you can be free and rest in peace with no more struggles.
Love you always,
Rita’
‘May the Peace of our GOD surpass all your understanding. My Heart is sad; I can only imagine the Pain of Loss the Family is feeling’
‘Sending out prayers to the family. God is with you in your time of loss. Closer than a falling tear, He’s ever present and always near. I will forever remember that beautiful smile Marilyn always had.’
‘You where very kind young Lady always your smile was contagious you will be missed allthough we where not blood relative I all ways consider you as my neice and I loved you like family Love you all God Bless R.I.H.’
‘My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please remember that you are not alone. I’m here for you if you need anything. Stay strong.
Semper Fi’
‘May the Lord help you through this difficult time. When a death happens so suddenly, you want to ask why. The Lord must have taken Marilyn to be his angel, because was an angel here on earth. Marilyn was one of the nicest, sweetest, selfless, understanding and happy person I know. She was a fabulous co-worker at DFCS. May her memory stay forever in everyone’s heart, she will in my heart.’
‘” Russ my prayer are with you in this time of need, May you grow stronger in the Lord each day. Be Blessed!’
‘My sympathy to the family for your loss. Marilyn was a joy to work with. She had great expertise in payroll and benefits and brought a cheerful spirit to our office. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the you all.
Ann Williamson
Director of Human Resources
Georgia Department of Revenue
Atlanta, GA’
‘To the Russ family, I was deeply sadden to hear of your loss. Marilyn and I graduated from Shorter University together. She was a very special lady. I will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. I pray that your faith will give you strength in these difficult time. God bless you and your family.’
‘So sorry for your loss. Hold strong and together you all will get through it.’
‘My condolences to the family I’m so sorry my heart is heavy my prayers are with you.’
‘R.I.P Marilyn you will be missed!!’
‘Russ may you find peace during this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.’
‘To my family i just dont have the words. Everytime i was in the atl we always talked even on facebook we stayed in contact with each other. She was just so sweet and had the most beautiful smile. She use to tell me your smile is beautiful such pretty white teeth and i told her just like yours. We would meet at ocharleys and eat and have drinks. I love you and I miss you so much thank you for your friendship and love and most of all thank you for being my cousim.’
‘I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a joy to work with and we were so happy to have her as a part of our work family at DOR. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
‘My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember seeing all the wonderful pictures of her you had on facebook. I was thinking how beautiful a couple. The love that came from those pictures though I had never met her. I was very moved. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I feel as if I knew her personally. May the blessings of the Lord and his grace give you his peace at this time. With my sympathy and love.
‘My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I’m truly saddened to hear of Marilyn passing. I will always have the memory of our trip to Hawaii and forever cherish our friendship. She will truly be missed. Curtis and the rest of my family send their condolences as well. Bernadette Miller, Marietta,Ga.’
‘So sorry to hear this Lloyd. Although many years have passed I still think of you fondly and share in your sorrow of a life mate gone. Go with God my friend.’
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During the short time I have known her as a co-worker, my memory is that she was kind, pleasant and willing to offer a helping hand. Please know that her kindness has been noted by the King of Kings and her reward awaits. Kindly take comfort in knowing that this death is not the end when we make it right with our creator. Sharing in your grief, I am Carrol M. Brown, Region 14 Accounting, 2910 Miller Road.’
‘Dear Mr. Lloyd Russ and Family,
On behalf of everyone at Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, we would like to express our most sincere sadness at the passing of your wife, Mrs. Marilyn Russ. In this time of great sorrow, please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
While it hurts us left behind, I hope you can take comfort in the fact that Marilyn is with God now. Marilyn lives on not only in our memories, but with our heavenly Father as well.
If there is anything you need during this difficult time, please do not hesitate to reach out to our church family for support. We are here for you, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Greater Shady Grove Church Family and Pastor,
Sis. Cathleen Weaver, S/C/B Ministry Leader
Greater Shady Grove Missionary Church
3000 12th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
Reverend, Dr. Marcus Gibson, Pastor’
‘Gone too soon! For the short time you worked with us (Region XIV DFCS Accounting), I thought you were a sweet person. I know that you are at peace now. My prayers are with your family and loved ones.’
‘My heart is heavy. Marilyn meant so much to me and my son. No one knows what she have done for us. She was the best supervisor I ever had. I will miss her terribly and love her so much. God said it was time for you to rest. Keep smiling down over us. To the family: May God give you peace during this time.’
‘Dear Marilyn, I’ve thought of you since I received the news of your passing! Last time we spoke we planned on meeting for coffee but our schedules never seemed to work in our favor. I miss you and pray you’re in a better place. To your family, my deepest sympathies and condolences. May the love of Christ guide you though these sad times. Rest my friend!’
‘I will forever remember and cherish the fun times with Marilyn, her laughter, her smile, her gentle, sweet spirit. To the family: may the passage of time and beautiful memories grant you solace through this storm.’
‘I pray that the family finds peace in good times that you shared with this Lovely woman. Marilyn I truly enjoyed getting to know and I will hold on to the great memories that I have of you. ~Rest In Peace Marilyn~’
‘This is shocking & terrible news!! Marilyn was a very sweet, kind, humble, quiet and caring person. She would always come speak to me daily and it was never a day she didn’t have that beautiful smile on her face, so I could never tell her good days from her bad days. Now she’s resting in paradise because God needed another Angel over yonder in his kingdom. She will be missed and I send my deepest condolences to her kids/family.’
‘The love that you feel for your wife and mother is so very evident through your expressions in postings. What a testimony to her life, that is reaching and touching even those who did not know her. Blessings and prayer support to you all.’
‘I would like to extend my condolences to the Russ family. I met Marilyn through my sister Bernadette Miller when her, Marilyn and a few other of their friends came to visit me in Hawaii. Marilyn had a very pleasant and sweet personality. I also had the pleasure of hanging out with them when I visited Marietta at my sisters. I will keep the family lifted up in prayer. May comfort and peace be with you all during your time of grief.’