Irma "Nell" Russell

Irma Nell Russell, known lovingly to family and friends as Nell, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Kinsey, Alabama, at the age of 91.

Nell was born in Coffee County on November 27, 1934, to the late Lucious and Vonnie Lee, and lived a long life marked by devotion, kindness, and steadfast faith. She was a loving, selfless, and faith-filled woman whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. Those who were blessed to know her will remember her as a caring and giving person who loved her family deeply and carried herself with grace, strength, and compassion throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carroll Russell, Jr.; her son, Roger Sellers; her grandson, Daniel Sellers; her granddaughter, Becky Larson; her son-in-law, Andrew Countryman; and her siblings, Bill Lee, Kent Lee, Britt Lee, Mitchell Lee, and Annie Glynn Brooks.

Nell is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Countryman, Rhonda Newman (Jerry), Kathy Larson (Bill), and Jan Whaley (Sammy); her daughter-in-law, Linda Sellers; her grandchildren, Christie Milbeck, Christopher Countryman (Bruce), Jimmy Newman (Angela), Jennifer Levey (Tim), Billy Larson ( Jessica), Jeremy Whaley (Devon), and Aaron Whaley (Lizzie); 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Sandra Sandlin and Sue Melhorn; and several nieces and nephews.

Family was the center of Nell’s life, and she found joy in the simple blessings of being surrounded by those she loved. She was the kind of woman who made others feel welcome, valued, and cared for. Her home, her words, and her presence reflected a heart that was always ready to help, encourage, and comfort. She loved deeply and gave freely, and her family will forever cherish the memories of her warmth, her wisdom, and her unwavering support.

Nell was also known for being a Christian woman whose faith guided the way she lived each day. Her life was a reflection of the values she held dear, and she served as an example of quiet strength and enduring love. She will be remembered not only for the love she gave her family, but also for the kindness she showed to others and the dignity with which she carried herself through life’s joys and challenges.

Her legacy is one of devotion, generosity, and faith. She leaves behind a family who will continue to honor her memory by living in the spirit of love and care that she so beautifully demonstrated. Though her presence will be deeply missed, the impact of her life will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Nell Russell will be remembered always as a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was a blessing to many, and her memory will be treasured with gratitude and love.

A celebration of Nell’s life will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 2pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harrison Steege officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.