Anetna Walker Russell, 86, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Episcopal Church Home. She was born in Gradyville, KY, on March 17, 1931, daughter to Hobson and Opal (Waggener) Walker, and sister to Ralph Russell "Pete" Walker.
Anetna married James "Jim" V. Russell while at Lindsey Wilson College, and after graduating, taught elementary school briefly in Adair County, KY. Anetna accompanied Jim to Germany and France during his service in the Air Force, and then to Chicago where she taught kindergarten and Jim began his career as a pilot with Eastern Airlines. The Russells eventually made their permanent home in Louisville.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Russell Jorrisch, her husband of 67 years, James V. Russell, and brother, Pete Walker.
She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Jaime Schwartz (Eric), Micah Jorrisch (Fiona), and Allie Jorrisch; and 3 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Mary, and Abigail.
A memorial service in honor of Anetna will be held on Sunday, September 30, 1:00 PM, at 1400 Willow Avenue, with visitation to follow until 3:00. In memoriam donations can be made to Gilda's Club Louisville.
