Peggy Rae Bittick Russell
Peggy Rae Bittick Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2015, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Bradshaw, of Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Cleveland, Texas on July 22, 1928, she was the daughter of Robert C. Bittick and Maude Iola Smith.
She was a graduate of Baylor University, and a longtime administrative secretary at Bridge City ISD. Peggy was a member of First Baptist Church in Port Arthur for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger W. Russell and her parents.
She is survived by her children, Steve Russell and wife, Kathy, Randy Russell and wife, Helen, Jana Cash and husband, Bob, Karen Bozman and husband, Bryan; her grandchildren, Bonnie Roberts and husband, Phil, Lindy Stuckey and husband, Jason, Shelly Russell, Ryan Russell, Robyn Cash, Matthew Cash, Kristi Bozman, Russell Bozman; her great-grandchildren, Levi Stuckey, Elias Stuckey, Sarah Stuckey, and Katie Roberts.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Russell, Russell Bozman, Matthew Cash, Bryan Bozman, Jason Stuckey, Bob Cash and junior pallbearers will be Levi Stuckey and Elias Stuckey.
Our family is very thankful for the years of faithful service of caregiver Suzette Haynes in the care of our mom as well as Mindi Burns. We deeply appreciate the guidance and care of Gentiva Hospice in her final days.
Condolences
Andrew, Barbara Coy, And Family
July 23, 2015
Andrew, Barbara Coy, and family purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Peggy Rae Bittick Russell.
Bo & Elisha Bell
July 23, 2015
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Anonymous
July 22, 2015
Delicious Delights Basket was purchased for the family of Peggy Rae Bittick Russell.
Anonymous
July 21, 2015
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Peggy Rae Bittick Russell.
Linda Thomas
July 21, 2015
I was blessed to know Roger and Peggy Russell. I was friends with three of their children and then welcomed into the home of Roger and Peggy. I had dinner at their home more than once and loved dipping in their backyard pool. Peggy had a special way of making you feel welcome and just "took" me in like family. I was invited to come to FBC Pt. Arthur to see them perform in "The Living Christmas Tree," and got to be a regular guest at their multi-family Christmas Party. Peggy's asparagus sandwiches were wonderful and she always made sure I had enough to really enjoy. However, most of all, it was never a question of their service to God and their love and adoration of our Savior, Jesus Christ. They reared their children to serve Him and set the example in their Christian home. I know where Peggy is today and think of her worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Only imagine.....Peggy has seen Him face to face! I send my greatest love to the Russell family and pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to minister to you all through these trying days ahead. Because of Jesus, Linda Thomas