Gerra Kathleen Rehberg Russell, 67, of Lake City, Fl., passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Fl., following and extended illness.

She was the eldest daughter of Charles and Jeannie Rehberg, born in Jacksonville, Fla on April 11, 1947. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1965. She married and has four surviving children, 1 daughter, 3 sons, Travis Herbert Rehberg, Tracie Berman Statham, Frank William Berman III, James Michael Berman. She also has two surviving grandchildren, Jonathan Robert Statham and Shelby Nichole Statham.
She graduated from Rehberg's Hairstyling Academy in 1980 then went on to become a cosmetology Instructor at Rehberg's until 2000 after which she retired. She won several hairstyling competitions throughout her career. She was also very active in various Veterans organizations.
She is also survived by: Michael Wayne Russell - husband, Jeanne Howell Rehberg Morgan - Mother, Charles A. Morgan - Step-Father, J. Charis Rehberg Deluca - Sister, Mary Russell - Mother-in-law,
Larry Russell - Brother-in-law, Jerry Russell - Brother-in-law.
Preceding her departure of this life was: James Herbert Rehberg - Brother - Vietnam, Frank William Berman Jr. - Children's Father, Charles Herbert Rehberg - Her Father, Darrell Glenn Brady.



A memorial services for Mrs. Russell will be held at Wesley Memorial Sanctuary, 1272 SW McFarlane Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025 on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Luis Mabrey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S Us Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl., 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com