Eleanor Elizabeth Russell, age 100, of Union, KY, passed away peacefully at Emerald Trace Nursing Home in Elsmere, KY. The daughter of the late William Raymond Dickson and Margaret Corrine {Ray} Dickson, Elizabeth was born on March 11, 1926. A faithful member of Burlington Baptist Church, Elizabeth found great joy in worship and fellowship throughout her life. Above all else, she treasured the time spent with her family.

Elizabeth’s legacy lives on through her daughter, Jennifer R. Wilson, and her grandson, Cody M. Gabbard. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert L. Russell.

Private services will be held by the family. Elizabeth will be interred at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Burlington Baptist Church in Elizabeth’s memory by clicking here. The family would like to publicly thank Emerald Trace for their quality care and the friendships Elizabeth made there over the years.  To share a memory or an online condolence to the family, please visit the corresponding tabs on this page.