Betty Lou Russell

Betty Lou Crocker Russell formerly of Belleview, Missouri passed away January 28, 2022, at the age of 80 years. She was born July 14, 1941 in Enough, Missouri, the only child of the late Robert and Nora (Faulkner) Crocker. Betty was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and spent her final few years living at The Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri. Betty was married to the late Laurence Emory Russell of Belleview, Missouri for over 30 years prior to their amicable parting. Together they raised four children and were preceded in death by their son, Laurence Emory Russell Jr. Surviving family includes her children Janet (Russell) and Kevin Gasper of Ozark, MO, Susan (Russell) and Pat Bryan of Purdy, MO, Jim Russell of Belleview, MO, Donna (Russell) and James Murphy of Brookline, MO. Other loved ones include her grandchildren Jenny & Tim, Brian & Ashley, Caty, David, Devin, Ashlee, Travis, Amanda, Joshua and Zachary, 12 great grandchildren, Angie Russell whom she considered her daughter, brother-in-law Gale Going and many...