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Darlene Estella Handley Russell

Birth	:	24 May 1935 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2017 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3807564, -105.8246536
Plot	:	Block B Row 6 Lot 10
Description	:	Darlene E. Handley Russell, age 81, of Miles City passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City. Darlene started her journey in life on a spring day on May 24, 1935. She was born to Chester and Anna Handley. She shared her childhood with her two sisters, Annetta and Ethel in Miles City, Montana. She had one brother who passed away at birth. During her school years, Darlene played the clarinet, was in the school marching band, and she also played the piano by ear. Darlene graduated from Custer... Read More	Darlene E. Handley Russell, age 81, of Miles City passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City. Darlene started her journey in life on a spring day on May 24, 1935. She was born to Chester and Anna Handley. She shared her childhood with her two sisters, Annetta and Ethel in Miles City, Montana. She had one brother who passed away at birth. During her school years, Darlene played the clarinet, was in the school marching band, and she also played the piano by ear. Darlene graduated from Custer County High School in 1956. On August 19, 1956, she married James Russell, and they made their home in Miles City. Together they raised their four children, Kim, James (Jim), Laurie, and Karla. Darlene was blessed with seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Over the years, Darlene worked at Reynolds Warehouse Grocery and Buttrey Food and Drug/Albertsons. She was a cashier, and her true love was working in the floral department. Darlene was raised and was very active in the Foursquare Church in Miles City. She was a caring, giving and loving person, and a volunteer at the Custer County Community Table, the Custer County Food Bank, The Range Riders Museum, COPS and the Miles City VFW, where she worked serving benefit meals for various organizations. She served as the activity assistant at Holy Rosary Healthcare and Friendship Villa Care Center. Darlene was an active member of the Degree of Honor Number 505, the Miles City Garden Club, and the Miles City Knitting Club. Darlene loved to travel, and if there was anything with four wheels (or even two), she was in it! Darlene opened her home for entertaining, and over the years hosted Christmas parties for many organizations. She and her husband Jim loved attending sporting events and cheering for their grandchildren. She had many dear friends. Darlene enjoyed attending family reunions and spending holidays with her family members. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life. Darlene is survived by her sisters, Annetta Gable (Willie) and Ethel Lopez, her children Kim Russell Wheadon (Ed), James Russell Jr., Laurie Russell Jerome (Dennis), and Karla Russell Kings (Brad), seven grandchildren, three of which served in the armed forces, 18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her extended family. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery, in Miles City, MT. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Custer County Community Table, the Custer County Food Bank, The Fisher’s House Foundation, VFW Post #1579, COPS or any local charity of ones choice through Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes in Miles City, Montana. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Obituary 03/28/2017

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Darlene Estella Handley Russell's memorial is located at: Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
When did Darlene Estella Handley Russell death?
Darlene Estella Handley Russell death on 24 Mar 2017 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.3807564
Longitude: -105.8246536

Family Members:

Parent

Chester Eugene Handley

(1911 - 1982)

Anna Moos Handley

(1910 - 1996)

Spouse

James Otis “Jim” Russell

(1933 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

2. Old Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

3. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

4. Custer County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

5. Pine Hills School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4077988, -105.8167038

6. Fort Keogh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3800011, -105.8874969

7. Pine Crest Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

8. Hathaway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2616997, -106.2185974

9. Rosebud Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

10. Powder River Supply Depot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7302900, -105.4350800

11. Rock Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

12. MacKenzie Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1569500, -105.1448000

13. Knowlton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3210983, -105.0710983

14. Prairie County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7881012, -105.3443985

15. Little Flat Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4598000, -105.0291700

16. Forsyth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4294014, -104.9674988

18. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

19. Fallon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8168983, -105.1327972

20. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7659300, -105.0487600

21. Bean Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

22. Lutheran Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8320800, -105.1120100

23. Mildred Cemetery
Mildred, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6850204, -104.9543457

24. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984