Carolyn Russell, 63 of Leonardtown, Maryland died February 29, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital.

Born July 9, 1944 in Leonardtown, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Louis Frederick Burris and Jean (McNey) Burris. She would later marry Richard F. Russell, and from this union came five loving children.

Carolyn had many hobbies, some of which included basket bingo and watching game shows. She loved to host and entertain the family gatherings especially Easter and Thanksgiving. Carolyn adored her children and grandchildren and always looked forward to dinner with her siblings. She appreciated the little things in life and most of all her savior on earth, Richard her loving husband.

In addition to her husband Richard, Carolyn is survived by her children, Eleanor Cargill of Hazel Park, MI, Kenneth Robert Russell of Chesapeake, VA, Kyle Patrick Russell of Leonardtown, MD, and ten grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Beth Wilkerson of Leonardtown, MD, Fred Burris of Clements, MD, and Dan Burris of Leonardtown, MD.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by a daughter Elizabeth Jean Osantowski, a son James Ernest Dixon III, and a brother Tommy Burris.

The Family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, March 03, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Prayers will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, Maryland with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Russell, Shane Wilkerson, Rick Burris, Gary Oliver, Robert Drury, and David Guyther.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Maryland.