Marjorie Marie Knighten Russell

Marjorie Marie Knighten Russell, age 90 of Ramer/Grady, AL, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. Mrs. Russell retired from the United States Postal Service after 25 years. She was a compassionate person to all, but most importantly, she was a loving and caring “Nanny” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Russell; parents, James Lee Knighten, Katie Bell Knighten Griffith; and a brother, James Knighten.

Survivors include her daughter, Peggy Sue (Charles) Wiggins; grandchildren, Andrew (Marie) Wiggins, Robert (Jennifer) Wiggins, Jason (Kaycee) Wiggins; great-grandchildren, Breanna Wiggins, Luke Wiggins, Seth Wiggins, Reyna Wiggins, Kyle Wiggins, Makala Wiggins; siblings, Jerry (Linda) Knighten, Mary (Rodney) Thompson; and her beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Wiggins, Andrew Wiggins, Robert Wiggins, Jason Wiggins, Luke Wiggins, Seth Wiggins, and Johnny Knighten. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Knighten, David Wiggins, Anthony Davis, Joe Knighten, Jeffery Knighten, Delmas Norman, Butch Royal, and Donald “Pokey” Russell. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Mrs. Russell will lie in state from 1-2:00 PM on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Ramer, AL followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM with Chaplain Nedra Meriman, Rev. Chuck Francisco, and Pastor William Sunday officiating. The burial will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Ramer, AL. Leak Memory Chapel is directing. The family would like to give special thanks to caregivers, Gloria Roberson and Leah Davis. Extended appreciation goes to Pam, Natalya, Elizabeth, Natasha, Arisha, Paige, and Jamie with Baptist Hospice, and to Chaplain Nedra Mariman.