Louise Marie Russell

Louise Marie Russell, age 87, of Dawson Springs, KY went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 2, 2023 at her residence with her family. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Unga, Alaska to the late Louis Hamilton Berntsen and Laura Olga Torgramsen Berntsen Wilson. After graduating high school she worked as a dental assistant in Washington state. Louise met the love of her life, Joe Leamon Russell, when he was stationed at Whidbey Island with the Navy. After they married in Washington, they moved back to Joe’s home town of Dawson Springs, KY. Mrs. Russell was a dental assistant for Drs. Joe and Jeff Winfrey for many years in Dawson Springs and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Dawson Springs. Louise was known for her strong faith, smile, love and encouraging words towards everyone. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, cooking and entertaining for family and friends. She was also very appreciative (as is her family) for her wonderful caregivers, Hilda Nixon, Linda Shelby, Jenny Winfrey and Gina Gentry.

Mrs. Russell is survived by two daughters, Susan Melissa Russell of Madisonville, KY and Joanie Marie Scott (Dr. Joseph Scott) of Greeneville, TN; four sisters, Rosemary Wohlwend, Trudi Snyder, Martha Ann Holmberg and Elizabeth “Beth” Wilson; three brothers, David Wilson, Darryl Wilson, and Randy Wilson; four grandchildren ~ Thomas Russell (Kristen) Scott, Dr. Marie Scott (Greg) Vogel, Dr. Melissa Rose (Dr. John) Delaney and Megan Nicole Russell (Earl Mack); and five great-grandchildren ~ Hudson Thomas Scott, Addison Kate Scott, Dawson Leamon Scott, Emerson Cade Scott and Elise Marie Mack.

Preceding Mrs. Russell in death were her parents; her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph Leamon Russell (departed 6/20/2019); a son, Brian Joseph Russell and six brothers and sisters.

There will be a visitation for Louise Marie Russell on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at 3:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home, Dawson Springs, KY with Elder Jeff Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY.

Pallbearers are Dr. Joseph Scott, Dr. John Delaney, Greg Vogel, Eddie Storms, Charlie Beshears, Steven Parker, Cole Parker and Hudson Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Thomas Scott and Jonathon Storms.

Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of donations to:
 DAPS (local food bank)
P.O. Box 135
Dawson Springs, KY 42408

 the First Baptist Church of Dawson Springs

 960 Industrial Park Rd.
Dawson Springs, KY 42408.

Dawson Springs Branch Library
103 West Ramsey Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408