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JANET AVA RUSSELL Memorial service for Janet Ava Russell, 79, of Opelika is Tuesday , March 12,2013, at 4 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church. The Revs. Earl Ballard and Jimmy Bankhead are officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:30 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Church Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Russell, who died Friday, March 8,2013, at Opelika, was born December 1,1939, in Crestline, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Ollie R. and Fannie E. Foreman and by her son William Stephen Russell, Jr. Janet was involved in the Arts and was a well -known artist in the Opelika- Auburn area. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Opelika, Al. She was a good wife, mother and friend, she will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her. May God keep her near. She is survived by her husband William Stephen Russell of 50 years of Opelika; one daughter Ava Andrea Russell of Opelika; one sister Joan Becker of Escondido, Ca. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Stephen Russell Scholarship at Birmingham Southern College, The Lee Co. Humane Society or your favorite charity. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory Directing www.jeffcoattrant.com

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Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Mar. 11, 2013.

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Scott

December 3, 2024

She was a peach.

Jackie Wilborn

March 7, 2019

You are always in our hearts. We miss you so much.

PATSY AND BILL PARKER

March 5, 2019

Janet will always live in our hearts and memories. Her kindness, love of people and family, and beautiful sense of humor are always in my mind. We love those she left behind. God bless.

JACKIE WILBORN

March 18, 2013

WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Linda Kiser Inglis

March 13, 2013

So Sorry to hear about Mrs. Janet. She was such a sweet lady.
I remember long ago being a member of her Brownie Scout troop at Trinity Methodist Church. I am praying for you guys.
Love you Ava!

March 13, 2013

Steve and Ava, I was so sad to hear that Aunt Janet passed away. She was such a special person to me....I will carry on her name with pride and love. Her soft voice was one-of-a-kind and I always felt like the only person in her world when she was talking to me. Our family is praying for both of you. We love you. I love you, Ava. XO Janet Lynn

Tish Chambliss

March 13, 2013

Dr. Russell and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

William and Patsy Parkert

March 12, 2013

Steve, Ava, our hearts are broken over the passing of Janet. She was such a warm loving person. She gave so much to so many who may never know from where their blessing came. Her joy was in giving. We are so blessed to have had her touch our lives. She meant so much to us and our children who loved her dearly. You, Ava, Janet, and Stephen were like family to us and our dearly departed mother. Please know we are here for you. I, Patsy, will for the rest of my life be here for you, Ava. That is what Janet would have wanted. The comfort I have is that she is near lookng down on us, and especially you, with her beloved Stephen. God bless and know you are in our prayers and our hearts.

Nancy Parker Boyd

March 12, 2013

Dr. Russell and Ava,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Janet's passing. She was one of the few people in the world who had a nack for making others feel special. No matter what you were doing or involved in, Mrs. Janet's face lit up as if it was the greatest thing in the world. She lived to make others smile. Some of my fondest memories are of visits with her as I was growing up. She had a lovely child like way about her that made everyone feel so loved. Thanks for sharing her with us for so many years. Thank you Dr. Russell for being like a second dad. Ava...I'll always love you..You are just as special as your wonderful mother. God bless you both and I hope to see you when I get home.

March 12, 2013

Dr. Steve and Ava
I am sorry to know of Janet passing. I will remember her smile even as bad as she felt at times. My prayers are with you. I loved seeing Janet she made me feel good. God bless you. Rita IMA

March 12, 2013

3-10-2013

Dr. Russell & Family,

I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Russell's death. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Janice Edwards Pace
Auburn, Alabama

Laura Carter

March 11, 2013

Dr.Russell I'm so sorry about Mrs Janet she was a sweet, sweet, lady. Praying for you and your family (Myra Beeghly segers niece)

Jeanne Hale

March 11, 2013

She was the most delightful lady and always so happy. I'm so proud to have had the privilege of knowing her!!!!!!!

Virginia Stern

March 11, 2013

Dr Steve and Ava,
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Janet was always such a sweet soul and good friend to Mom. Thoughts and prayers with you both in this difficult time.
Virginia "Ginger" Stern

Jerry L. Jackson

March 11, 2013

Ava -

May the Lord grant you peace as you grieve the loss of your mother.

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