Shirley S Russell

Shirley Russell, a beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 9, 2026. She will be remembered with deep respect for a life marked by devotion, faithfulness, and steady, hard-working commitment to those she loved and the responsibilities that she carried.

Born in Wetumpka, Alabama, Shirley was the daughter of Moody and Virginia Mask. From her earliest years, she carried forward the values of family and perseverance that would remain evident throughout her life.

Shirley dedicated nearly forty years of service to General Motors, a testament to her strong work ethic and reliability, before retiring after a long and faithful career.

She was married to Edward Wayne Russell, and her family remained at the center of her life. She found joy in the simple pleasures that made everyday life brighter. She loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, and she was delighted in shopping, where she often said her car drove itself to Wally World, where items would jump into her buggy. That humor and warmth were especially evident when she shopped for her grandsons, a small but meaningful reflection of her devoted love for family.

A devoted Christian, Shirley was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Pearl, where she was also part of her Merry Makers Sunday School class. Her steady presence and enduring belief were a source of strength, and her life reflected the quiet dignity of someone who lived with purpose and care for others.

She is survived by her son, David Russell (Teresa), and her daughter, Beth Williamson (Eddie); her grandchildren, Bryan Williamson (Jessie), Russell Williamson (Sarah) and Anthony Russell (Autumn) and her great-grandchildren, Joshua Fulcher and Emmett Williamson. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother, Jerry Dale Mask, and her sister, Barbara Gail Cox.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Her legacy of devotion, faith, and hard work lives in the family she cherished and the lives she touched.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Mississippi. Funeral services honoring her life will begin at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, where she will be laid to rest next to the love of her life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.