Lurene Bryant

Russell

Sis. Lurene Jackson Bryant Russell was born February 1, 1942 in Walker Springs, AL, the youngest child of the late Mr. James Jackson and the late Mrs. Minnie Lee Pritchett Jackson. She traded time for eternity on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Saad's Hospice, Mobile, AL.

Early in life she confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was a member of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she served faithfully as Sunbeam Counselor for many years as well as Counselor for the Senior Missionary, Sunday School teacher and many other capacities. As a faithful and dedicated worker in the Union Missionary Baptist District Association, she served as Congress Secretary for over 50 years.

Sis. Russell will be lovingly remembered for her selfless giving to all, rather it was encouraging word (verbal or through notes), tea cakes, or monetary gifts…"Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law". Romans 13:8

Sis. Russell graduated as salutatorian of her class from Harper High School in 1958. She furthered her education in the following ways: Believing God's Word, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. Mrs. Russell took classes to get certified as a stenographer at the Reynolds Technical Institute, San Bernadino, CA, received an Arts of Science Degree from Patrick Henry State Junior College, Monroeville, AL; received a B.S. Degree with dual certification (Early Childhood and Elementary) from Livingston University, Livingston, AL, Cum Laude honor; received Masters in Education Degree in Early Childhood Education from Livingston University.

She married the late Fred Bryant, and to their union one son was born, Fred Edward Bryant. She later married the late Deacon William Russell.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lee Bryant, and three brothers, Earnest Lee Lewis, Spencer Cherry, and James Allen Jackson.

Left to cherish her memories forever are a devoted and loving son, Fred Edward (Dora) Bryant, Sr. of Saint Stephens, AL; adopted sons, Fred (Faye) Leggett of North Carolina; LaBarron (Rondalyn) Jones, and James (Katie) Jones of Jackson, AL; Dennis Russell and David Russell, and an adopted daughter, Cassandra "Dot" Russell all of Chicago, IL; two brothers, J.C. ( Shirley) Jackson and James Pendleton, Jr. both of San Bernardino, CA; grandchildren, Frederick Bryant, Marcus Bryant, James Bryant, Fred Edward Bryant, Jr., Harold Bryant, and Keisha Berry; a sister-in-law, Pearlie Jackson of Fayetteville, GA.

" Aunt Rene" will always be cherished by her devoted and loving nieces and nephews, Sylvester Bryant, Dorothy (Nathaniel) Scott, Ira (Jesse) Bryant, Minnie Pritchett, Drusilla Bryant, Maury Wills Bryant, O.J. Bryant, Stassa ( Ben) Thomas, and Cassius (Tonya) Bryant; two aunts, Delores Stallworth and Bernice Newman; one uncle, Spencer Waller; an adopted daughter, Marilyn ( Johnny) Berry; and many other extended sons and daughters too numerous to name; other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10am until the 11am at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (Walker Springs Community), Jackson, AL 36545; Rev. Mulvoy Taylor, pastor and eulogist. Following the interment ceremony in Hotel Hill Cemetery (Walker Springs), the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.