Collierville civic leader, historian Clarene Russell dies
Collierville historian Clarene Russell cuts a birthday cake during a party celebrating the town’s 150th anniversary on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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