
She was born in Bath on January 29, 1979, a daughter of Samuel C. and Dorothy E. Russell.
She attended Bath schools and Morse High School and was employed by Brackett’s Market, The Harbor Light Café, Yum Mee Restaurant and Shaws, all in Bath. In 2006 she was employed at Shaws in Wiscasset as a Deli Clerk.
She loved doing crafts, spending time with her family, friends and especially her son, Haiden.
She is survived by her son, Haiden R. Dunning of Westport Island, three brothers, Edward M. Russell of Alna, Samuel C. Russell III and his wife Cathy M. of West Bath and Peter J. Russell and his wife Heather of Waldoboro, two sisters, Dorothy “Dee Dee” C. Rogers and her husband Randy of Brunswick and Margie A. Hodgdon of Westport Island, sister in law, Gail L. Russell of Richmond and many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Jo Jo’s life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Woolwich Wiscasset Baptist Church, 15 Fellowship Drive, Woolwich. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haiden Benefit Fund, 131 Cross Road, Alna, 04535.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
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