Lillian M. Russell

February 11, 1927 - October 22, 2016

RUSSELL (nee White), Lillian M. – 89, of Cape May passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016. A longtime resident of the Cape May area, Lillian spent a portion of her life in Philadelphia where she worked as an Electronics Technician and a Licensed Beautician. Upon her return to the Cape May area she worked for the Woodbine State School where she retired after 15 years as a supervisor. She looked forward to visits from family and friends and always greeted you with a warm smile. At times you might also be greeted by her over protecting dogs, Tazzy and Bianca which could be a scare. She is predeceased by her husband, Philip (1997); her son, Albert (2013) and siblings, Vera, Marion, Clarance & Walter. Lillian is dearly missed by her loving family which includes her two sons, Gilbert Russell (wife Yvette) and Warren Russell (Carla); grandchildren Brandon, Sarah, Latasha, & Chinelle. Funeral services will be held on Saturday (Oct. 29th) at 11am in the Macedonia Baptist Church, corner of Lafayette and Franklin Sts., Cape May where there will be a viewing from 10am to 10:50am. Interment is private and at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Macedonia Baptist Church, PO Box 2385, Cape May, NJ 08204. Although this website offers many options to send flowers, PLEASE observe the request of the family to send a memorial contribution instead to the Macedonia Baptist Church. PO Box 2385, Cape May, NJ 08204.