Margaret Jean Russell Baggett
Margaret Jean Russell Baggett, 58, of Bruce, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Margaret was born Oct. 16, 1965, in Shaw, to Otis Russell and Fannie Vance Russell. She worked as a nurse at Cleveland Nursing and Rehab for many years prior to moving to Bruce and working at Bruce Nursing Home. Margaret married Billy Ray Baggett, and they started a beautiful family. She was a member of Breath of Life Church of God. Margaret adored her family and liked to spend her time camping, fishing, or spending time with her family. She also loved her job and took great pride in what she did.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Maybell Marie Russell.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Baggett of Bruce; four daughters, Vicky Lantrip of Cleveland, and Anna Kline, Leila Rogers (Bennie) and Ashley Haynes (Robert), all of Bruce; four sisters, Ann Baggett (Frank) of Belzoni, Joyce Easley (Ted) of Bruce, Carolyn Murphy of Merigold, and Barbara Steward (Paul) of Pontotoc; and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Burton Funeral Home. A second visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday, April 15, from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service, with Pastor Joe Robbins officiating. Burial followed at Indianola City Cemetery. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola was entrusted with arrangements.
