Hidalgo County New Mexico


Russell, Velma
July 13, 1904 - June 12, 1984
Velma was born in Bosque, Texas to Hampton Evans and Emma Mildred Richards, the last of their twelve children. There were 9 older brothers and 2 older sisters.

She and sister Maude married brothers Sam and Clarence Russell. The date is reported both as October 31st, 1919 and February 12th, 1921. Velma and Sam’s children are Jody Gayle, Wilma Laverne, Glen Dale, Harlen Elmer (Dick), and Sammie Ruth.

Velma died in Bisbee, Arizona.