Betty Lou Russell, daughter of Jean Bostic Wright and the late Harold Wright, was born on July 27, 1957 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on May 13, 2020 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 62 years.

Mrs. Russell was a former maintenance administrator for Southwestern Bell and she was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter.

She was united in marriage to Randy Russell on October 31, 1986 in Caruthersville, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband Randy Russell of Dexter; by her mom, Jean Wright of Caruthersville; by her son, David Russell of Dexter; by her daughter, Amanda Calhoun and husband Wes of Frohna; and by three grandchildren, Haylyn, Brenna, and Finley Calhoun.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Wright; and by two brothers, Michael Wright and Dennis Wright.

Visitation will be held at the First Christian Church in Dexter on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

A memorial service will then be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841, or the Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841, or 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.