Carol Sue Russell, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday August 16, 2024 at Morristown Manor.
She was born January 13, 1940 in Shelbyville to Elza Copple and Mable (Lusk) Copple.
Carol was a member of UAW Local 1793. She retired from GE/Wellman with over 40 years of service. Carol was a dedicated worker but her grandchildren were the center of her life. She loved to spend time with them and cherished all the memories made through the years. She enjoyed watching her shows and there is no denying that watching UK basketball was her favorite.
She married Dean Russell on March 29, 1974 and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (husband, James) Jaggers of Kentucky, Sherry (husband, Kevin) Gibson of Kentucky and Jeanie Russell-Mohr of Waldron; her sons, Tony Carnes of Kentucky and Rick (wife, Missinda) Russell of Muncie; her grandchildren, Cody (wife, Katie) Russell of Rushville, Cpt. Jarrett (wife, Cpt. Monique) Mohr of Ft. Liberty, Dustin (wife, Jenna) Hadley, Chad Jaggers, Brandon Jaggers, Jessica Jaggers, Joey Carnes, Brandon Carnes, Kyle Carnes, all of Kentucky and Tommy Mohr of Fairland; several great-grandchildren and sister, Helen June Copple of Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sons, Bobby Joe Carnes and Jeff Carnes; and her daughter, Kelly Russell.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Waterdance Clubhouse, 1700 Morningside Dr., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Carol’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com
