Jean Taylor Russell, 79

BRIDGEVILLE - Jean Taylor Russell of Bridgeville died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Lofland Life Care in Seaford. She was 79.

Mrs. Russell was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William and Bessie (Cotshott) Taylor.

She had been employed as an executive secretary for the Federal Aviation Administration for many years.

Mrs. Russell was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church and a member of the Bridgeville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

She had served on the board of Luther Towers Convalescent Home in Milton.

She also had served as president of the Dairy Goat Association.

She was an animal lover, loved camping with her family and was very devoted to her family.

She was a beloved wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all.

Mrs. Russell is survived by her husband, Elmer W. Russell; two daughters, Yvonne Price and husband, David of Laurel and Mary Malmberg and husband, Norwin of Annapolis, Md.; five sons, John Russell and wife, Doris of Lewes, Joseph Russell and wife, Annie of Dallas, Walter Russell and wife, Carol of Baltimore, Robert Russell and wife, Donna of Laurel and Thomas Russell and wife, Brenda of Dallas; two daughters-in-law, Connie Russell of Pasadena, Md., wife of her deceased son Elmer H. Russell and Estelle Russell of Seaford, wife of deceased son Barry W. Russell. There are also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren surviving Mrs. Russell.

Memorial services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with Pastor Andrew Watkins officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.

Interment will be private.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or to the Alzheimer"s Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.