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Tracie Russell Obituary

RUSSELL Tracie Lynn Allen Russell, went home to join her brothers Kermit B. Allen Jr. "Chip" and Daymon W.A. Dodson whom she loved and missed, on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Tracie was born on October 3, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio. Tracie was a graduate of Beechcroft High School. She attended Morgan State University and graduated from Clark College in Atlanta, GA. She was employed by the Jewish Federation and The Showa Foundation for many years. She loved to travel especially on cruises. She attended Union Grove Baptist Church and Rhema Christian Center prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA. She was preceded in death by her father Kermit B. Allen Sr., paternal grandparents James Allen and Beatrice Allen, aunt Gail Nalley, maternal grandparents Hurley E. Taylor and Martha H. Taylor. Left to cherish her memory, husband, Joseph Russell; parents, William and Judythe Dodson; aunts, Bonnie (Charles) Cook, Hurlene Taylor; uncles, Ron Allen and Donald Allen; great-aunts, Edith H. Rogers and Evelyn Slade; friends forever, Tina Taylor, Dee Ann Willis-Berry, Cheryl Turner, Faye Wicker, Debbie Mitchell, Tammy Thornton-Jackson, Cedric Galloway, Tammy Lum, Carla Jones, Elliott and Gayle Young, Rhonda McCollough, Barb McCollough-Cole, Alicia and Kim; a host of cousins and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. at Rhema Christian Center in the Chapel.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 12, 2010.

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Melrose

August 6, 2024

My Dear Friend,
I miss you so much all the time. It really hurts.
Melrose Alicia

Melrose Alicia Brow

March 16, 2011

My Dear Tracie,
I have fond memories of all our good times together. You were my girl and we laughed all the time. I miss you so much. You will forever be in my heart.
-Melrose Alicia, Gene and Taylor

Dr. Patricia A. Morris-Stewart

August 20, 2010

Judy, Bill, and the entire family, I continue to pray for your strength in the Lord. I will always remember Tracie's smile and the energy she generated when she came into a room. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Love to all of you. I enjoyed the Memorial Ceremony immensely. It was a blessed ceremony of her life and the energy in the room was awesome. May God continue to bless all of you. You and Bill did a wonderful job rearing your children. Love to you all. Dr. Patricia A.(Fefa) Morris-Stewart.

Sharon "Nece" Taylor-DeBose

August 15, 2010

Judy, Bill and my precious sister, Tina: May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. God knows best. Always keep Tracie's memory in your heart and I'm sure you will smile. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brett Person

August 15, 2010

Tracie you will be terribly missed,I wish I had gotten to know you past our child-hood,you seemed to have been pretty cool. I will cherish the memories of our youth forever...May GOD keep you by his side till we all meet again. Your friend forever......

Gayle Young

August 13, 2010

We love our little sister! We will miss her and anticipate our reunion. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. To join with Tracie and worship in the beauty of his holiness to glorify his majesty, to sit at his throne and dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
~Elliott, Gayle, Ellia & Galen Young

Glen & Deborah Johnson

August 13, 2010

Dear Judy and Bill,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. My the love and peace of our Lord and savior be yours as you manage through this difficult time.

Robyn Taylor-Kemp

August 13, 2010

Tracie, I knew you were a good person from day one. You are a Blessed Soul to have touched so many lives. As we grieve we also smile with the wonderful thoughts of your memory. Our prayers now turn to the family and friends left behind. Rest In Peace Dear Tracie....

Inge Clark

August 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thats my girl.. So Beautiful

Deborah Mitchell

August 12, 2010

Deborah Mitchell

August 12, 2010

Tracie my Cali girl, my sister, we shared some GREAT memories... me, you & Chip hanging out :),my heart aches but my soul rejoices, you shall be greatly missed.

You were definetly one of a kind... A golden heart has stopped beating.

I love you dearly.. you will remain in my heart forever..My sister My friend

D Bunch

August 12, 2010

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Dottie and Ulya Bunch
Donielle Berry

August 12, 2010

God rest her soul and continue to bless all that loved her.......
Rashad DeBose

Erika Taylor-White

August 12, 2010

I Love you Godmommy Tracie, but God loved you best. You will be missed. R.I.P.

Tammy Thornton-Jackson

August 12, 2010

I'll forever cherish the memory of our friendship, the good times, the laughs, and your vibrant spirit. Until we meet again my sister and dear friend, may you rest in peace. I LOVE YOU and I pray for GOD'S LOVE to comfort all who loved and miss you too.

Charles Mitchell

August 12, 2010

Rest now in the arms of the Lord and in the peace of His presence.

Denise And Wayne Walker

August 12, 2010

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Tina Taylor

August 12, 2010

Forever Friends! Nothing can fill the empty space I have. But through all the wonderful memories I have, the Love and Friendship we had will last Forever! I Love You, R.I.P. My Friend

Pam Phillips

August 12, 2010

Tracie I will cherish the memories and time we shared forever... Until we meet again my friend...Love ya lots and RIP

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