Jeanette Laton Russell

Helen Jeanette Laton Russell, 92, of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Chapel at Coble Creek Healthcare, Twin Lakes Campus, Burlington, NC, with Pastor Nathan Kiser officiating. A reception will follow the service.

Jeanette was born on December 4, 1933, in Stanly County, the daughter of the late Paul Watkins Laton and Madeline Almond Laton. She retired from Liggett Myers Tobacco Company. Jeanette was a member of Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church in Durham. She loved baking, cooking, and going to the beach. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Graham McDonald Russell, Sr.; and her brother, Paul W. Laton, Jr.

Jeanette is survived by her sons, Graham M. Russell, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Greensboro, Greg Russell and wife Cheryl of Asheboro; sister, Phyllis Forrest and husband Johnny of Norwood; grandchildren, Amber Isley and husband Chase, Grant Russell and wife Kaylie, Laton Russell and wife Morgan, Ashton Russell and wife Mallory, Preston Russell and wife Madison, Allyson Russell; step grandchild, Marsha Prevette; great grandchildren, Gray Russell, Kenzie Russell, Brody Isley, Harlow Isley, Declan Russell, Beckett Russell; step great grandchildren, Jessy Gray, and Trevor Gray.

Memorials may be made to the Resident Assistance Fund at Twin Lakes Community, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215 or at https://tinyurl.com/3d7wydzt