Alice M Russell
December 8, 2017
Alice M. Russell, 86, passed on Dec. 8, at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, just two days prior to her 87th birthday, Dec. 10, which her family still celebrated. For many years, Ms. Russell was a missionary and on the board at the former Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. About 15 years ago she united with Payne Memorial AME Church, where she served as Church School superintendent. In 1967, she joined the former Supreme Life Insurance Co., as an agent. She rose to the positions of staff manager, district manager, then became the first woman manager of the Toledo office of the firm owned by the late John H. Johnson, publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines. She was such an accomplished leader that in 1986 her branch was selected by the Chicago home office to host the firm’s annual managers’ conference. She attended Davis business school and the University of Toledo’s former community and technical college. She retired in 1992 from United Insurance Co. Ms. Russell is survived by daughters, the Rev. Rose Russell and Connie (Otis) Jones; son, Minister Michael (Karen) Russell; brother, Paul (Jerilyn) Garrison; sisters, Bishop Gloria Garrison and Ruth McGruder; eight surviving grandchildren, nine surviving great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The family hour is set for 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. Reverend Russell is eulogist. The Rev. Dr. Otis Gordon is officiant. Arrangements entrusted to the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.
Alice M. Russell, 86, passed on Dec. 8, at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, just two days prior to her 87th birthday, Dec. 10, which her family still celebrated. For many years, Ms. Russell was a missionary and on the board at the former... View Obituary & Service Information