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Melba Vinsett Russell

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Birth	:	7 Dec 1925 Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 2021 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Union Memorial Gardens, Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.6939011, -81.6117020
Description	:	Mrs. Melba V. Russell, daughter of Joseph and Isabella Blanton Vinsett passed away January 16, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born December 7, 1925 in Gaffney, South Carolina and lived a long and faithful life. She was the youngest daughter of ten children. She married Jennings Russell in 1949 after he returned from WWII and they lived their whole life together in Union, South Carolina. Mrs. Russell was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Union where she... Read More	Mrs. Melba V. Russell, daughter of Joseph and Isabella Blanton Vinsett passed away January 16, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born December 7, 1925 in Gaffney, South Carolina and lived a long and faithful life. She was the youngest daughter of ten children. She married Jennings Russell in 1949 after he returned from WWII and they lived their whole life together in Union, South Carolina. Mrs. Russell was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Union where she taught an adult Sunday school class for 60 years. This was one of her greatest joys along with other social activities. Throughout her years she was a Girl Scout leader, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Red Hat and Purple Dress organizations, Daughters of the American Revolution, various Garden clubs, and a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society and Wallace Thompson Hospital. She particularly enjoyed mission trips in the U.S.A. and in Australia. Mrs. Russell is survived by a son and a daughter, 3 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren, and several friends especially Cherie Bumgarner who has been a tremendously help over the last several years since her children live out of state. Her son, Joel Glenn Russell, now resides in Houston, Texas with his wife Connie. Her grandson, Chad and his wife, Wendy, and their two sons, Jacob and John Gavin live in Union, South Carolina. Her other grandson, Jason, lives in Orlando, Florida and she also has numerous other great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Donna Russell Cooper, lives in Johnson City, Tennessee with her husband Dr. Marc Cooper. Her granddaughter, Emily is married to Jimmy Hortman and live in Myrtle Beach with their two children Elisabeth Grace and Catherine Mae. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the family will hold a private graveside service. Those wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Russell may do so on Wednesday at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home. Courtesy of Holcombe Funeral Home

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Melba Vinsett Russell's memorial is located at: Union Memorial Gardens, Union, Union County, USA.
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Melba Vinsett Russell death on 16 Jan 2021 in Union County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.6939011
Longitude: -81.6117020

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Ossie Ola Gaffney “Joe” Vinesett

(1871 - 1947)

Isabell Blanton Vinesett

(1881 - 1969)

Spouse

Jennings Glenn Russell

(1919 - 1998)

Siblings

Sidney Vello Vinesett

(1898 - 1962)

Laurel Veo Vinesett

(1899 - 1968)

Bedford Bobo “B. B.” Vinesett

(1901 - 1993)

Thadell H. Vinesett

(1904 - 1930)

Kyle D Vinesett

(1906 - 1987)

Blain Vinesett

(1910 - 1993)

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1. Union Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6939011, -81.6117020

2. Saint Paul Society Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6982090, -81.6209530

3. New Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6935000, -81.6225820

4. Hart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6935440, -81.6233110

5. Rosemont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6981010, -81.6241989

6. Bethel AME Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7069930, -81.6216000

7. Episcopal Church of the Nativity Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7097940, -81.6194560

8. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7139500, -81.6192260

9. Hawkins Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6931890, -81.5799390

10. Hebron Baptist Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6671982, -81.6038971

11. Forest Lawn Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7196999, -81.6239014

12. Humphries Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6763992, -81.6402969

13. McBeth Baptist Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7035950, -81.6456620

14. Old Union Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7203600, -81.5889100

15. Sardis Cemetery
Sardis, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6674995, -81.6367035

16. Beattys Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6603860, -81.6048350

17. Antioch A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6615690, -81.6358780

18. Corinth Society Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7302140, -81.6254270

19. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7160988, -81.5710983

20. Maple Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7071230, -81.5585950

21. Fairview Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7064018, -81.5535965

22. Saint Luke Baptist Church Cemetery
Buffalo, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7163230, -81.6654670

23. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6427330, -81.6166960

24. Steen Cemetery
Santuc, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6555400, -81.5699400