Elizabeth Louise "Betti" Russell, 55, of California, MD died June 19, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital at Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 25, 1959 in Washington, DC to the late James E. "Bert" Russell, Sr. and Louise Hayden Cullins.

Betti graduated from Steven Knolls School in Wheaton, MD. She was employed by Charter House, a senior living center, in housekeeping. She was also previously employed by Vintage Values in Leonardtown, MD. She enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, bowling, basketball, cycling, swimming, and bocce ball. She also attended the Center for Life Enrichment and participated in many community activities.

Betti is survived by her siblings, Brenda Dunn of Lufkin, TX, Beverly Hester (David) of Thornton, CO, and James E. "Bud" Russell, Jr. (Lori) of Clements, MD; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie.

Family will receive friends for Betti's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD 20618. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Center for Life Enrichment, P.O. Box 610, Hollywood, MD 20636, St. Mary's Special Olympics, 25926 Whiskey Creek Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Bay Community Support Services, 25410 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.