Nancy Lee Russell

Dr. Russell was my professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Texas A&I University in Kingsville from 1991 to 1993. I was part of the last graduating class before the university's name changed to Texas A&M in the fall of 1993. Dr. Russell was my favorite professor, and I learned so much from her. Many of us enrolled in three to four of her classes each semester, which allowed us to build a strong connection. She was extremely kind and genuinely cared about us, our futures and careers. She greatly prepared me for my role as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher and overall good educator, more than anyone else.

After my first fall semester, I needed to find a new roommate, and she helped me with that. When I returned from winter break in my second year, someone had broken into my small home behind my landlord´s property. She insisted that I stay with her for a few days until I could find a new place for my last semester. I remember her giving me a pair of Reebok athletic shoes-she mentioned they were for her daughter but she wouldn´t wear them with the brand logo showing. I´m not sure if that was true, but I appreciated any new shoes I received. As a low-income student determined to succeed and be independent, her support meant a lot to me.

With Dr. Russell´s loving guidance and remarkable teaching, I was able to achieve these goals. Without her influence, my life might have looked very different. I spent four years as a primary school teacher, 17 years as a counselor in various levels including elementary, middle, high school, and early college high school, and eight years as a college director. I wish I had spoken with her again before her passing to share all of this and thank her once more. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your mother with us. She was like a second mother to me for those two years. I am deeply sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable woman, and I am continually impressed by all her accomplishments, especially considering she was legally blind.

Dear Nancy and to your family,
You still come to mind frequently ... not surprising to me as you touched so many hearts and minds during your career and in your daily life.
Blessèd memories, indeed.
Requiescat in pace,
Brian

Dear Nancy,
A year has passed and you frequently come to mind ... never forgotten as long as my memories last.
Requiescat in Pace, dear friend.
Brian

Dearest Nancy,
Requiescat in pace and rise in Glory.
You were by far my most favourite professor at The Canisius College Faculty of Education. You touched so many lives in so positive a way.
Your memory is blessèd,
Brian

I am sorry for your loss. I hope those who loved her will find much needed comfort in God's promises. (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

We enjoyed having Nancy as a neighbor in her Briar Hills home. Our condolences to the family.

I'm deeply sorry to hear about Mrs Russell. May the God of all comfort be with the family in this difficult time of sorrow. 1 peter5: 6-8.

My sincere condolences and prayers to Dr. Russell's family! I am so sad to hear of her passing! Dr. Russell was very dear to me and many at HCC, as one of our early ADA Disability Champions and Advocates! She was instrumental in helping to expand our VAST Academy to our NW Spring Branch Campus! I loved listening to her many stories and learned so much from her through the years! I considered her a mentor and friend! She will be greatly missed! She touched the lives of countless students through the years, with her counseling, guidance and warm and caring spirit!! May she rest in heavenly peace!

My sincere condolences to Dr. Russell and her family. I have always enjoyed the many stories her daughter, Jennifer, shared with us at work. May she rest in God's heavenly kingdom.