1936-2023
and
Benjamin Anding Russell
1935-1995
Married June 25, 1954
Gallman, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Russell-Gardner Vows Exchanged In Gallman
HAZLEHURST, July 17 — Miss Norma Jean Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Franklin Gardner, of Gallman, became the bride of Benjamin Anding Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Laron Rusell of Hazlehurst, on Friday evening June 25 at 7:30 o'clock. The Rev. Roy Remont, pastor, officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
The Gallman Baptist church, the scene of the wedding, was beautifully decorated with Southern smilax and woodwardia ferns forming a background for baskets of exquisite white gladioli. Tall lighted white tapers in cathedral candelbra, cast a soft glow and completed the setting.
Preceding the ceremony, a program of nuptial music was played by Mrs. Charles A. Stevens. The traditional wedding marches were used.
The bride's only attendant, Mrs. Billy Ray Whittington, wore an original model of blue linen. Her accessories were white and her corsage was of white carnations.
Mr. Russell was attended by his brother, Roy Laron Russell Jr.
The bride was lovely in her wedding dress of heavenly blue organza with the fittd bodice coming to a point in front at the waist line, and trimmed with tiny pearl buttons. The bouffant skirt, a mass of fine tucks forming three inch squares. She carried a white Bible, on which rested a purple orchid surrounded by velvet leaves, tuberoses and stock, from which showered a cascade of satin streamers tied in lovers knots.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Gardner wore a dress of figured nylon with white accesories and white carnation corsage.
The bride-groom's mother chose a powder blue sheer and white accessories.
After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Russell are now at home at Georgetown street, Hazlehurst. Among those attending the wedding were Mrs. Fred Channel, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Wesley, Norma Sharon Wesley, Miss Mary Welch,
Under the picture: MR. AND MRS. BENJAMIN A. RUSSELL — who were married recently in the Gallman Baptist church, are now at home in Hazelhurst. She is the former Miss Norma Jean Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Franklin Gardner of Gallman.
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