Molene Russell

Minnie Molene Brown Russell, 99, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at New Hope Community Church, Asheboro, where she was a member, with Pastor Richard Routh officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Randolph County, NC on November 13, 1925, Molene was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Belle Williams Brown. Molene retired from the Randolph County School System, where she worked in the cafeteria at Seagrove Elementary and Southwestern Randolph High School. She enjoyed going on bus trips, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Molene was preceded in death by her husband, James Hoyt Russell; and sister Grace Voncannon.

Surviving are her son, Richard Russell of Asheboro; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Russell of Asheboro, Sarah Potharaju and husband Pavan of Durham; and great granddaughter, Ellanie Potharaju.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, prior to the service at New Hope Community Church, Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.