Ruthie Mae Russell, age 81, a resident of Valley Grande passed away March 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at noon from Wayman Chapel  A.M.E. Church with Pastor Charles K. Boswell officiating. Interment will follow at Summerfield Community Cemetery with Lewis Brothers Funeral Home directing. She leaves to cherish her memories two sisters; Lola and Dorothy Russell, two brothers; Charlie and Anderson Russell, five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law,  a special cousin and friend Dr. Charlie M. Dickson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.