Sue Cody Russell

Sue Cody Russell, 77, of Old HWY 109, Lexington, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Suzanne McCorkell and Rev. Chris Smith. Interment will follow at Denton Town Cemetery.

Mrs. Russell was born May 2, 1945, in Davidson County to John Hollis Cody and Nell Lloyd Cody. She was of the nondenominational Christian Faith in Cid. Sue graduated from Ashmore Business College and had worked in administration for Burlington Industries. Sue had a deep love for the arts, she enjoyed painting, scrapbooking, and doing crafts. Sewing, knitting, and flowers especially yellow roses were also some of her of favorite things. One of the many qualities Sue had was that she never met a stranger and she had a great love for her family and especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Cody Carrick.

She is survived by her husband, James Reid Russell of the home; sons, Scott Yates of Trinity and Brent Yates of Denton; a special niece that Sue thought as more of a daughter, Marianna Willis and husband, Paul, and her daughter, Emily Barringer; sister, Judy Cody Summey of Jackson Creek; 3 grandchildren, Carson Scott Yates, Kylee Lynn Yates, and Lainey Marie Yates.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton and other times will be at the residence.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Hinkle Hospice House as well as Carolina Care Center for the wonderful care given to Sue.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Davidson County 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com