Background

Williams, Ruth Russell was born on March 16, 1932 in Townsville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Sandy Terry and Virginia Dabney.

Education

Student, Henderson Institute, North Carolina. Student, Apex Beauty College, Richmond, Virginia.

Career

Cosmetologist Ruth's Beauty World, Richmond, Virginia, Henderson, North Carolina, 1951—2001. Folk artist, since 1977.

Achievements

• Ruth Russell Williams has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of North Carolina Museum Art Association (artist), Sigma Gamma Rho (honorary medallion 1998).

Interests

• Painting, cooking, reading, travel, music.

Connections

Married Samuel Williams, December 25, 1971. Married Odell Russell, 1946 (divorced ). Children: Rick Russell, Matthew Russell, Robin Russell, Paula Russell Evans.

Father:

Sandy Terry

Mother:

Virginia Dabney

Spouse:

Odell Russell

Spouse:

Samuel Williams

child:

Paula Russell Evans Williams

child:

Matthew Russell Williams

child:

Rick Russell Williams

child:

Robin Russell Williams