Nadine Russom

Nadine Russom obituary, Hornsby, TN

Nadine Russom

Nadine Russom Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer website to view the full obituary.

Nadine Russom was born April 28, 1934 in Chester County, TN, the daughter of the late Dee Ferugson and Lavounia McNeil Ferguson.

She was united in marriage to Paul Henry Russom on June 13, 1953 who preceded her in death on January 2, 2010. 

Nadine was Baptist in faith. For many years, she owned and operated N and A Cafe in Hornsby, creating a warm and welcoming space for the community to gather. Later in life she worked at different Garment Factories. 

Mrs. Russom departed this life on February 14, 2024 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 89 Years, 9 Months, 17 Days.

She is survived by three sisters: June Cox of Hornsby, TN, Sylvia Ingle and husband James, Annette McDaniel; a brother, Roger Ferguson all of Bethel Springs, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews who were like her own.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Russom was preceded in death by a sister, Addise Smith; five brothers; Harmon, Ralph, Quinton, Lonnie and Prentice Ferguson. 

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Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer

160 West Cypress Ave P. O. Box 309, Selmer, TN 38375

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