Cary Russell

Mrs. Cary Smith Russell, 52, of Concord, entered into the resurrection peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, September 16, 2016, following a brief illness.

She was a longtime resident of Huntington, WV, born July 7, 1964 to the late Leslie David Smith, Jr. and Sue Cary Smith. Cary is survived by her husband of 26 years, Scott Russell; daughters, Kayla Russell and Alison Russell Boothe and husband Evan, all of Concord; and her brother, Leslie David Smith, III of Alexandria, VA.

Cary is a graduate of Marshall University’s Class of 1986 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. While at Marshall, she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Gamma Beta Chapter, and has remained active throughout her life. Her professional career was spent entirely in her chosen field, currently employed by Siemans USA as a Technical Software Support Engineer.

Anyone who knew Cary will remember her warm smile, kind heart, and genuine love for others. She was the light of the world and a blessing to so many people. Her family and her faith were the center of her life. The love of her dogs, Kali and Emma Sue, gave her unending joy.

Cary was a lifelong Episcopalian and an active member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, where she served as Vestry Clerk and Junior Warden.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord, NC 28025, with The Reverend Nancy J. L. Cox officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Church’s Columbarium. The family will receive friends in the Church’s Welcome Center after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord, NC 28025 or to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or at www.cancer.org.