‘Can’t put a price tag on them’ Russell Medical nurses mark 100 years of service

Several Russell Medical nurses work at the hospital. From left to right: Seated at the desk is Mrs. Willodean Pickens, then Inez Blake, Lorene Meherg and Miss Marguerite Ogletree. 

One night has struck with Mike Densmore throughout his entire life. 

A child at the time, Densmore said his mother, a Russell Medical nurse, was called to the hospital’s emergency room to treat someone after a serious car accident. 

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Russell Medical nurse Margie Densmore enjoys refreshments with school children.

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.