Roselie "Rose" Lee Russell, 55, of Abell, MD died March 20, 2008 at her home. Born October 17, 1952 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Roberta Lyon Keenan of Hollywood, MD and the late Freddy Gray and raised by the late Henson and Alice Lyon. She was the loving wife of Joseph Lee Russell, Sr. whom she married on December 17, 1971 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD.

She is survived by her son Joseph Lee Russell, Jr. of Abell, MD; siblings: Marie K. Pilkerton of Avenue, MD and Saunders "Sambo" Ed Lyon of Clements, MD and 6 grandchildren: Rebecca Russell, Courtney Russell, Cody Russell, Tiffani Russell, Destiny Russell and Anthony Russell.

Rose was a life long St. Mary's County resident where she was a water woman for 36 years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, spending time on the water, doing crafts and cooking.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating.

Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Lee Russell, Jr., Timmy Goldsborough, Cindy Pilkerton, Kenny Ryce, Jim Morgan and Rebecca Russell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Joseph Bubba Pilkerton, Bill Owens, Jim Russell, Harry V. Pilkerton, Jr., Thomas Goldsborough and Bernard Lacey.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.