Merilyn Jeanette Russell, age 82, of Greenville, went to be with her Savior early Thursday morning, November 12, 2015 from Metron of Greenville.  The daughter of Herbert W. & Jeanette M. (Green) House, she was born on September 16, 1933 in Greenville.
 
For many years, Merilyn was a member of Oakfield Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents;  her husband, Henry Fred Russell;  a son, Martin Russell;  a brother, James House;  and a sister-in-law, Linda House.
 
Surviving are her daughters and two sons-in-law, Gwen & Steven Spry, and Debbie & Roger May, all of Belding;  a daughter-in-law, Debbie Russell-Schultz and her husband, Donald Schultz, of Gowen;  two sisters, Pat & Dave Hansen of Cedar Springs, and Sharon & Mike Bowler of Lansing;  nine grandchildren;  twelve great-grandchildren;  her good friend, Emma Jean Coles, at Metron of Greenville;  and many nieces and nephews.
 
Memorial services are at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church, 12501 Montcalm Avenue N.E., Greenville, with the Rev. Dan Mead and the Rev. Dan Maguire, Sr. officiating.  A luncheon will follow the service and burial will take place privately at White Swan Cemetery in Oakfield Township.
 
Instead of flowers, Merilyn would have appreciated contributions in her memory to the Patient Activities Fund at Metron of Greenville for arts and crafts.  Envelopes will be available at the church.
 
Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place.  To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Merilyn's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:  www.ChristiansenCares.com  Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.