Cleo Tysinger Russell

Summerfield: Mrs. Cleo Tysinger Russell, 93, of Summerfield passed away on Sunday, November 02, 2008. The oldest member of Glencoe United Methodist Church, Cleo was born on April 16, 1915 in Denton and moved to Rockingham County in 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roe Russell, and by one sister and two brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Betty Jo Ellyn Davenport (Vance) of Summerfield, her son Don Russell (Hazel) of Summerfield, step-daughters Louise Russell (Vince) of Denton and Martha Reeder (Thomas) of Denton, special granddaughter Rebecca Pearman (Jimmy), grandchildren Mike Davenport, Nancy Kinney (Dennis), Phyllis Street (Red), Greg Russell (Laurie), Brannon Russell (Suzanne), 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 2:00 PM at Glencoe United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glencoe United Methodist Church, 601 Glencoe Church Loop Road, Summerfield, NC 27358. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staffs of Avante and Hospice of Rockingham County for the quality care provided.