Funeral service for Reta Rose Russell will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024                 in Cameron Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Teel, Pastor officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Reta Rose Russell died Monday, August 19, 2024 in Lawton, Oklahoma at the age of 90.  She was born April 17, 1934 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Edward L. and Chessie E. Smith.  She grew up in Lawton, attending McKinley Elementary School, Lawton Junior High School and Lawton Senior High School.  She also attended several music classes at Cameron University through their summer programs.

Reta married Donnie R. Russell on November 10, 1951 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He preceded her in death on October 7, 2010. Together they had four children.  She was a long-time member of Cameron Baptist Church and loved her service to the Lord.  She served in Sunday school classes for children, youth, young married adults and senior adults.  She also sang in the church choir and helped reorganize the church's free clothing boutique.  She also enjoyed quilting and floral arranging and taught crafting.

Reta had worked for Dr. Rodney Worthen, Meadow Wood Animal Hospital, Kirkpatrick Seed and Pet and as a substitute teacher.  However, her favorite job was with Oak Ridge Animal Center, where she worked for 18 ½ years.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Ray and Stephanie Russell, Randy Don and Ruth Russell and Richard Dean and Francie Russell; her daughter and son-in-law, Sherri Lynn and Brent Sloan; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.

Her husband and her brother, Robert L. (Sonny) Smith, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cameron Baptist Church, 2621 SW C Avenue, Lawton, Oklahoma 73505.