Dorothy ‘Dot’ Rachel Russell of West Grove

1934-2016

Dorothy “Dot” Rachel Russell, 82, of West Grove, Pa., died Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, Pa.

Born in Kelton, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Oliver H. and the late Mary Cecil (Pierce) Russell.

She graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1952 and remained in West Grove all her life. She loved collecting data and memorabilia about the history of the area.

Dot was a Technician at the West Grove Pharmacy for over 53 years and worked part time at Jennersville Regional Hospital for 13 years during her career.

She was a longtime member of the West Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting doilies, knitting for other people (especially babies), spending time with her extended family, her church family and participating in church events. She was known for her positive attitude, engaging smile and sense of humor.

Survivors include five nieces, Janet Foltz (Adam), Judy Daugherty (Gene) Virginia Ritchie, Ruth Blankenbeckler (Ron) and Andrea Morgan (Norman); two nephews, David Russell (Jeanne) and Barry Thomas (Terri) and many great and great-great nieces and nephews and dear friends.

You are invited to visit with Dot’s family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. Her funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in New London Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to West Grove UMC church at the aforementioned address.

Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-869-2685) of West Grove. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com