Camella Andra Russell (nee Harris), 80, of Seattle, WA, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI. Cam was born on August 17, 1943, in Seattle, WA, to the late Donald F. Harris and late Darlene M. Thomas.

Cam was a loving, warm, and generous individual who dedicated 42 years to a successful career in aviation, building and repairing aviation indicators for L-3 Communications, Lear Jet, and Jet Aviation. Outside of work, Cam enjoyed hunting elk, white-tail deer, and turkeys, as well as horseback riding, traveling with her late husband, Phillip Russell, and cheering on her grandchildren at their sports events.

Cam is survived by her children, Parrish Russell, Paige Tehennepe (husband Mark), and Candice Russell, as well as her grandchildren, Ezran, Eli, and Jordyn Tehennepe. She is also survived by her uncle, William TenBrink; aunt, Carolyn Berg; sister-in-law, Dianne Olczak; cousins, Cathy (Tom) Thorn, Randy (Marie) TenBrink, Tim (Susan) TenBrink, Collene (Ofelio) Alvarado, John (Debbie) TenBrink. Special Friends: Dan and Lori Dunham, Amber, Dylan, Jaxon and Mason West; Chad, Stephanie, Dean and Paydin Gillespie.

Cam was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Russell; her stepfather, Chester Thomas; her aunts, Marjorie TenBrink and Kay Shanahan.

A small graveside service and luncheon will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Paws with a Cause, 4646 Division Ave S, Wayland, MI 49348.

Paws with a Cause
4646 Divison Ave S, Wayland MI 49348
Tel: 1-616-877-7297