Jean J. Russell

Jean J. Russell, age 74, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2020.
Funeral services are scheduled at Lakewood Baptist Church, 4011 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, Alabama on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 10:30 a.m. with Reverend (Dr.) M.R. Hamilton officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 5-7 p.m.
Mrs. Russell, daughter of the late Robert Lee Justice and Shellie Crocker Justice, was born March 27, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church and an active member of the Amen Choir. Mrs. Russell faithfully treated numerous patients in the Chattahoochee Valley as a Nurse and Nurse Practitioner at Cobb Hospital and Columbus Health Department for over 35 years. She was also a member of the American Nurses Association.
Mrs. Russell enjoyed decorating at the church, at home, and at Christmas. She lived a full life, enjoying playing dominos with friends at the church; gardening, particularly her flower garden; traveling with the Amen Choir; and taking trips to the mountains. Mrs. Russell looked forward to being at home watching television game shows and attending performances at both the Springer Theatre and River Center. More than anything, she treasured time with her family, in particular her grandson. The family remembers her as a lady who was loving and caring – “always taking care of others.”
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson “Jack” Russell. Mrs. Russell is survived by a daughter, Shannon Russell Scruggs and her husband Mark of Phenix City; grandson, Russ Scruggs of Phenix City; brother, Robert L. Justice and his wife May of Opelika, Alabama; nephews, Tim Justice and his wife Alicia of Rossville, Tennessee and Todd Justice and his wife Jessica of Shorter, Alabama; many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Lakewood Baptist Church, ATTN; Amen Choir, 4011 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36867.