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Rebbecca Jean “Becky” Russell, 49, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 28, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Friends are invited to join the family as they celebrate her life at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange.

Born in Orange on June 2, 1963, Becky was the daughter of J.D. “Doug” and Dorothy “Jerry” Russell. She had worked at several jobs during her life, the last being in the medical billing field. Of all her various careers, the most enjoyable was when she worked as a photographer at the photography studio in Wal-Mart.

Becky loved life. She enjoyed arts and crafts, bowling, dancing and playing pool. She had an appreciation for nature and enjoyed watching birds and other wildlife while sitting on the porch.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Hernandez and sister, Patricia Hayes.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Crystal English of Orangefield; grandchildren, Cassidy, Nadaly, Kadee and Ethan English; sisters, Debra Strahan; Vickie Coburn and her husband, Oscar, and Kathryn Russell, all of Orange; one niece and four nephews, and many loving extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.