Laura Bizzarro Russo, age 82 of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
 
 Born on March 23, 1939 in Paduli, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Rocco Bizzarro and Clementina Dellavalle Bizzarro. Laura was a loving mother. She attended St. Marks Catholic Church.
 
 In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Carmine Russo; and daughter, Antoinette Russo; 8 brothers and sisters.
 
 She is survived by her sons, Dominick Russo (Graziana) of Yonkers, New York, Achille Russo (Jeanine) of Clarkesville, Rocky Russo (Andrea) of Parrish, Florida; daughter, Marilyn Russo (Robert Burroughs) of Demorest; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers, Girolamo Bizzarro and Mario Bizzarro; 2 sisiters, Rosa Andriola and Anna Cimangelo and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
 No formal services are planned at this time.
 
 An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
 
 MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.