Shirley Russell, age 70 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. She was a member of LaFollette Baptist Temple. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Clifford Russell; their two sons David and Terry Russell; parents Hugh and Elizabeth Walden; sisters Norene Brill and Louise Cantrell; and brother Hugh Walden Jr.

She is survived by her daughter Angela Wilson and husband Alford of LaFollette; grandkids Tiffany Russell of Jacksboro, T.C. Russell of Jacksboro, Whitney Wilson of LaFollette, Jacob Wilson of LaFollette, Kadie Russell of Knoxville, Kayla Teter of Clinton; great grandson Charlie Teter of Clinton; sisters Wanda and Herb Strevel of Virgina, Wilma Hammond of LaFollette, Sarah and JB Monday of Jacksboro, Ruby Norman of LaFollette, Sandra Chapman of Jacksboro; brothers Ed and Judy Walden of LaFollette, Wayne Walden of LaFollette, LeRoy and Brenda Russell of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and other family members.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral service will at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 31, 2022 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral with Rev. Doug Walden and brother-in-law J.B. Monday officiating. Interment will follow at Powell Valley Cemetery.

The family has entrusted the care of Shirley Russell to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most.”

Shirley’s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

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