Shelia Christene Russell
October 29, 1937 - April 1, 2022
Shelia Christene Russell, 84, of Bald Knob, passed away on April 1, 2022, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born October 29, 1937 to the late Earnest and Freda (Pagan) Jones. Shelia loved to grow plants and loved animals. She believed that every animal deserved a shot at living. She was also known for her big heart; she would help anyone in need, even opening her home to those in need when they had nowhere else to go. She is survived by her son, Charles Simmons; nephews, Chris Jones, Thomas Jones, L.J. Scoggin Jr., and John Scoggin (Kathy); nieces, Evelyn Martin, Donna Kimberling, Charlotte Kimberling, and Rebecca Day; sister-in-law, Margie Wallace - Heard; special cousin and close friend, Paulette Dulude; cousins, Roy Crowder and Peggy Best; and numerous other relative s and friends that she loved very much. In addition to her parents, Shelia is preceded in death by her husband, Walton Edsel “Ed” Russell; brothers, Thomas L. Jones, Gene Jones, and James Jones; sister, Rosa Mae Stipes, niece, Crystal Jones; and nephew, James Jones. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net
Shelia Christene Russell, 84, of Bald Knob, passed away on April 1, 2022, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born October 29, 1937 to the late Earnest and Freda (Pagan) Jones. Shelia loved to grow plants and loved animals. She... View Obituary & Service Information