MARGARET P. (GOODMAN) RUSSELL

Margaret P. Goodman Russell, age 78, of Calhoun passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at her residence.

Margaret was a native of Decatur and longtime resident of Riceville before moving to Calhoun.  She was a daughter of the late Dooley and Edith Lemons Goodman, and was preceded in death by her son James Russell on June 23, 2007, a sister; Peggy Shelton, and a brother; Buddy Goodman.  She had most recently worked in the Riceville Elementary School cafeteria, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens.

Margaret is survived by her Husband of 59 years; Jim Russell of Calhoun.

Daughters Brenda Coates and husband Dana, of Calhoun and Audry Butts and husband Tony of Madisonville.

Grandchildren; Amanda Coates, Jessica Powers, Andrew Coates, and Jasmine Russell.

5 Great grandchildren.

Sisters; Wanda Clowers of Ten Mile; Faye Thomas of Harriman, Edna Berry of Dayton,

and Kathy Berry of Ten Mile.

Brothers; Robert Goodman of Ten Mile, Johnny Goodman and wife Frances of Harriman,

And Otis Goodman of Ten Mile.

The family will receive friends from 3 PM – 5 PM Monday, September 13, 2021 at Ziegler Funeral Home with a Funeral Service to follow at 5 pm with Amedisys Hospice Chaplain Rev. Michael Jackson officiating.

A Graveside service will follow in Niota Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dana Coates, Andrew Coates, Tony Butts, Jason Powers, Tim Thompson and Tim McDonald.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Amedisys Hospice, and a special thanks to Sandra and Marie for providing care and love to Miss Margaret.

If you cannot attend the visitation or graveside services, you are encouraged to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Margaret P. Goodman Russell.