Jean V. Russell, daughter of the late Robert & Edna Waters

was born July 3, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed

this life on September 22,2019 after a lengthy illness.

Jean received her education in the Baltimore City Public

School system. After high school she continued her educa-

tion to become a license beautician and later became a

License Practical Nurse. Jean wore many hats but her most

rewarding was taking care of children and people in need.

Jean was married to Ellwood Russell even though she never

had children she considered her nieces and nephews her

children. Jean loved the Lord most of all, she was a true

Christian. She was a member of the St. Paul Praise and

Worship Church, under the leadership of Pastor Denise

Norfleet Walker.

Jean was a faithful devoted member of the improved benev-

olent protective order of Elks of the world for over 60 years.

She was an active member until she fell ill. She held many

titles such as Conservation of Sight Department, Daughter

Ruler of the Spirit of Chesapeake #761, Loyal Daughter

Ruler of her Council Peace & Harmony, Grand Temple

Chaplin, Past State President. She ended with the title of the

Tri State President.

Jean was proceeded in death by her father Robert Waters,

mother Edna Waters, brothers Robert (Big Joe) & Ellsworth

(Jimmy) Waters, Edna Mae Chapman (sister), Shirley

Washington (sister), and Elenora Winston (sister).

Jean is survived by her husband Ellwood Russell and chil-

dren, Jeffery Ellwood Jr. and Diane, her twin brother Wil-

liam Waters, and younger brother Melvin Waters, ReNay

Todd (niece) Alie Boo Waters (nephew) whom she raised as

her own children. Terrence and Stevie Todd (great neph-

ews), Taylor (Boopie) Todd (great, great niece), and her best

friends, Cindy, Miss Eugenia (Bonnie) Davis, Miss Marga-

ret Selby, Miss Marie Hutchins and a host of nieces, neph-

ews other relatives and friends.