Corena Russell

Corena Davis Russell, of Granite Falls, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022 on her 84th birthday at Carolina Caring of Newton.

Born on July 10, 1938 in Unaka, NC, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Josephine Allen Davis. She was a 1956 graduate of Hiawassee Dam High School, Cherokee County, NC. Corena loved flowers and enjoyed painting, sewing and spending time at Harrah’s Casino. She was loved by her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Russell; 2 sisters, Linna Edwards and Shirley Buff; a brother, Don Davis.

Those left to cherish her memory include, 2 sons, Robert Russell and wife Amy of Claremont, and Timothy Russell of Catawba; a daughter, Geba Davenport and husband, Marvin of Granite Falls; a sister, Lois Julian and husband, Allen of Valdese.

Also left to carry on Grandma Russell’s kindness are her 4 grandsons, Jesse and Adam Jarrett, Robbie and Rex Russell; 4 great-grandchildren, Laney, Quinn, Graham, and Brynlee; bonus grandchildren, Eric Wilkinson, Darian Starr, and Taylor Sigmon; 2 extra great-granddaughters, Ryleigh and Carter.

A Graveside Service will be held at Catawba Memorial Park on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:00 am with Pastor Dean Hart and Pastor William Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring of Newton in Corena’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Russell family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.