Curlee W. Russ Obituary in Marianna at Vann Funeral Home

Obituary For Curlee W. Russ

Mrs. Curlee W. Russ, age 101, of Cottondale, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Monday, April 10, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Russ was a member of Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served as a Deaconess. To know her was to love her.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM from the sanctuary of Henshaw African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2730 Glastel Street in Cottondale, Florida 32431 where the Reverend Lawrence Gantt is pastor.

Interment will be in the Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida.

Mrs. Russ will lie in repose at the church from 1:00 PM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Two Sons: Charles Russ (Ola) and Reggie Russ (Curlee)

Three Daughters: Brenda Henderson, Zolenda Stephens (Keith), and Sharon Bowers (Gene)

Three Sisters-in-Law: Eva Long, Gail White, and Corine Russ

16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren

Extended Family: Emerald Coast Hospice Covenant Care and the Jackson County Senior Citizens

And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends

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Melvis Pender sent The Sweetest Touch for Curlee W. Russ - April 14, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with the Russ family during your hour of bereavement. Rest in heavenly peace Mrs Russ!
Melvis J Pender& Family

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Arnetta Burroughs sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Curlee W. Russ - April 14, 2023

In Loving Memory
Arnetta Burroughs and Family

Calvin V. Olds sent Stylish Garden for Curlee W. Russ - April 14, 2023

In God's care you rest above, in our hearts you rest with love. Curlie O. Russ and Calvin Olds

Sweet Moments was sent for Curlee W. Russ - April 13, 2023

Gathered With Love Flower Arrangement was sent for Curlee W. Russ - April 12, 2023

To Charles and the entire Russ family I send my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. Dayatra Baker- White

May the peace of God continue to comfort your hearts during this time.

To the Curlee White Russ Family:
2 Timothy 4:7-8 says,
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Charles,Reggie and Family, your Mom will always be in your heart. May she Rest In Peace. (RIP)
The Spires, Herring and Gibson Family

Our sincere condolences to Reggie, Reggie Terrell, Mokonas and the entire Russ Family! Praying that the beautiful memories of your mother/grandmother give you strength during your time of grief!! Trinia and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Faye O. Adams & family

A GREAT FRIEND,A GREAT LADY,ALWAYS THE SAME WHEN YOU MEET HER,WONDERFUL SMILE, A GIVING HEART. SHE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE.I WILL NEVER FORGET HER.SHE HAS GONE HOME TO THE LORD.MY GOD BLESS THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY.LOVE YOU FOLKS L.BOONE

Dear Family. My heart aches for this loss. She was an absolutely amazing woman and always so welcoming. I have sooo many fond memories of visiting and spending nights over with Leslie. NO words of comfort can take away the pain but just know that she loved you all endlessly. ~Megale Rivera(Pope)~

To the Russ Family my Prayers and Sympathy are with you in the loss of your Mother. May she rest in peace.May GOD be with you. Kathy Pittman

To the Russ Family; we send our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to each of you. May God soothe and quiet you with His love. May the Lord make you strong today and the days ahead. Deacon Horace and Deaconess Ammie Williams

My sweet neighbor, we are going to miss you. To Charles,Reggie,Brenda,Ann and Sharon you are family to us,we love y'all. Sending our condolences to the entire family.The children of Odessa Daniels Ruthie,Marjorie,Gloria,Evelyn,Willie Ed.,Lemuel,Reggie,and Bobby.