RUSSELL, Claudette (Parsons), 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, she lived the last 37 years in Sacramento, California. Survived by her beloved son, Paul; fur-children Otis and Annie; her brothers and sisters, Virginia (Ginny), Clyde, Michael, Angela, Arlene, Sheila and Celia. Claudette had a joyful life and an endless passion for her work as Vice President of Building Operations at Plaza 555. She was actively involved in many organizations, including serving in various Board of Director roles, as Committee Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA). She was a devoted lover of animals, particularly concerned over the welfare of dogs and was a generous supporter of the Sacramento SPCA. Visitation services will be held from 4:00-7:00pm on Thursday July 16 in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 17 in the funeral home with Joel Augustus officiating. Committal services will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.