Betty Minix Russell Frier

December 19, 1940 - August 26, 2018

Mrs. Betty Minix Russell Frier, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, August 26, 2018 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Frier was born December 19, 1940 to the late Emmitt Minix and the late Mattie Mae Stevens Minix Corbitt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her two Husbands: Truman Russell and Thomas Frier, Jr.; 2 Brothers, Rev. Gene Minix and Curtis Minix; 2 Sisters, Sarah Nell Cumbass and Delores Waldron. Mrs. Frier, a native of Coffee County, had been a beautician for many years. She also had been a beloved Para Pro at West Side Elementary School for a number of years. For 58 years, Betty had been a dedicated member of First Assembly of God Church, where she had taught Sunday school for a number of those years. Survivors include: 1 Son: Truman LaVan Russell of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Cindy Russell Wright of Douglas, GA 4 Grandchildren: Rebecca Leanne and Kevin Calel, Rachel Michele and Jason Betsill, Dusty Wright and Joey Wright all of Douglas, GA 3 Great Grandchildren: Jax Wright, McKenzie McMillian and Madelyn McMIllian all of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a Host of Friends The funeral service was held, Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at First Assembly of God with Rev. Marshall Adcock and Rev. John Williams officiating. The interment followed in Douglas City Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Wade Tanner, Ashley Waldron, Michael Cumbass, Walter Minix, Jason Betsill and Kevin Calel. Special Musical Selections, “Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace” were presented by the Soloist, Rev. Marshall Adcock, with Othalyne Bowen, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Othalyne Bowen. Condolences may be left for the family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.