Janet Sue Russell

Janet Sue Russell, 61, of Rogers passed away Oct. 11, 2013. She was born Aug. 16, 1952, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Donald and Shirley Green. Janet moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2008, from San Antonio, Texas, where she worked for the Express Newspaper for 17 years. She joined the Benchmark Group in Rogers soon after moving from Texas, and continued working there until June of this year. A very strong and independent woman, Janet became a single parent after the death of her husband. She devoted all of her time, energy and financial means to the support of her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She also believed in helping others and was a lifetime-supporter of the United Way. Her family would like to thank both the Express News and Benchmark Group for welcoming her into the company's "family"; it was at her places of employment where she met many of her closest friends and supporters. She loved you all and considered you her second family. Survivors include daughters, Cynthia K. Russell and Tara Green; mother, Shirley Eriksen; brothers, Michael Green, Alan Green, David Green (Kathie); sister, Cheryl Hicks (Tim); and grandchildren, Alfredo Jaramillo Jr. (currently active duty in the U.S. Navy), Stephen Menchaca Jr. and Monica Justice (James). Janet is preceded in death by husband, Jerry Jay Russell; father, Donald Green; sister, Nancy Green; and stepfather, Ralph Eriksen. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, with a Memorial Service beginning at 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.