Betty Byers Russell

Betty Byers Russell, age 81, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019, at her home near Batesville, MS. Mrs. Russell was the wife of Billy W. Russell.

Funeral services for Betty will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday June 9, 2019 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home in Batesville with visitation beginning at 1:00 prior to the service. Interment will follow at Blackjack Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Betty was born July 4, 1937 to the late N.J. Byers and Lena Wilbourn Byers in Tallahatchie County, MS. Betty worked as a hairdresser during her lifetime and was a member of Batesville Church of Christ. Betty enjoyed cooking for others, working with her flowers, and had a special affection for her pets. Betty was always one to put others in front of herself.

The loving family she leaves behind include her husband of 67 years, Billy W. Russell of Batesville; two daughters, Judy Russell Williams of Batesville, and Kathy Russell Short also of Batesville; four grandchildren, Amy Russell Rivers (Joel), Julia Doedtam, Jessica Montgomery, and Leah Williams Ballard, and 9 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by one son, Tony L. Russell; two sisters, Jewel Cosby, and Elsa Byers Allen; two brothers, Roy C. Byers and Everett J. Byers; one sister, Jewel Cosby.