TRUMANN - Brenda Sue Russell, 66, departed this life Sunday, March 29, in Trumann. She was born Nov. 24, 1959, in Harrisburg to the late Willie and Georgia Jones Barnes, and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Brenda was a retired CNA and a member of Willis Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Russell; one daughter, Christy Russell; one grandson, Jonathan Smith; and one sister.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby (April) Russell, Sr., and Jackie Russell, both of Trumann; one sister, Sharon Barnes of Bradford; one brother, George (Caroline) Barnes of Walnut Ridge; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Daniel Tucker, Dale Cooper, Jake Pierce, Bobby Russell, Jr., and Logan Solida. Honorary pallbearers are George Barnes and Tony Hicks.
The family will receive friends today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of life will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with Reverend Nicky Rhoads officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Online registry: www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Thompson Funeral Home - Trumann220 Viva Drive P.O. Box 607, Trumann, AR 72472
Sponsored by Thompson Funeral Home - Trumann.
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