Obituary for Lorena Virginia "Sugie" Russell Michael
Lorena Virginia “Sugie” Russell Michael, 87, of Winchester, VA went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Sugie was born July 20, 1934 in Clarke County, VA the daughter of the late Solon and Rosie Snapp Meadows. She was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Sugie married the love of her life December 31, 1957. From that union they built a beautiful family and home where the Lord was always front and center. Vilice and Sugie shared their love of horses with friends and family during routine trail rides. She also loved playing cards, coloring, and spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters; Sharon Jolley, Karon Hughes (Douglas), and Penny Whitacre (Kenneth) all of Winchester, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Along with her first husband, George Vilice Russell Sr., Sugie was preceded in death by her son; George V. Russell Jr., son-in-law; Ralph H. Jolley Jr., second husband; Glen Michael, four loving brothers, and two loving sisters.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 11:00 am at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry Wolverton, Douglas Hughes, Doug Hughes, Kevin Martin, Justin Messick, and Denver Messick. Kolton Messick will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Burial will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial donations to The Mission at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Memory of Sugie Russell.
Sugie was born July 20, 1934 in Clarke County, VA the daughter of the late Solon and Rosie Snapp Meadows. She was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Sugie married the love of her life December 31, 1957. From that union they built a beautiful family and home where the Lord was always front and center. Vilice and Sugie shared their love of horses with friends and family during routine trail rides. She also loved playing cards, coloring, and spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters; Sharon Jolley, Karon Hughes (Douglas), and Penny Whitacre (Kenneth) all of Winchester, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Along with her first husband, George Vilice Russell Sr., Sugie was preceded in death by her son; George V. Russell Jr., son-in-law; Ralph H. Jolley Jr., second husband; Glen Michael, four loving brothers, and two loving sisters.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 11:00 am at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry Wolverton, Douglas Hughes, Doug Hughes, Kevin Martin, Justin Messick, and Denver Messick. Kolton Messick will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Burial will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial donations to The Mission at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Memory of Sugie Russell.