Betty Lou Russo

Betty L. RussoClemson, SCBetty Lou Randall Russo, 83, of 425 Poe Street, Clemson, SC passed away on June 10, 2016. Betty was born June 11, 1932 in Ramsey, NJ, to the late Clarence L. Randall and Elvira L. Seely. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth J. Russo, and daughter Karen Odette. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Virginia Ernst, James B. Randall II, and Thomas J. Randall.Betty is survived by son, Garth S. Russo, (spouse Natalie) of Watkinsville, Ga., daughter, Melissa L. Wilbanks (spouse Scott) of Easley, SC. and grandchildren, Kenneth Brian and Matthew John Wilbanks of Easley, SC.Betty, a long standing member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Clemson, SC, was a member of the Altar Guild and a volunteer worker at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop since its beginning in 1975. Betty was 1st Vice Regent of Andrew Pickens Chapter of the DAR. In years past, Betty was the student wives’ advisor as well as coordinator of the commencement activities’ at Lee Hall, College of Architecture. She was also active in both the state AIA ladies’ auxiliary and the Greenville Council of Architectural Wives.A memorial Service will be held at 3 PM, Monday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Clemson, SC. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard, Pendleton, SC. Visitation will be held at 2 PM, Monday in the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 193 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631.Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.