Ms. Darlene Russell

Rev: 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will there be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. 

Darlene Russell entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 9, 2025.  She was born on June 24, 1959 to the late Vergie Carter and James Russell in Washington D.C. She relocated from D.C. to Danville Va. and Savannah Ga,. where she resided over 6 yrs.

Darlene Russell attended Cardozo High School. She worked many of jobs from hospitality, daycare and employed for five years with Marriott Hotel in Savannah Georgia as head housekeeper. She enjoyed watching TV, spending time with her family, friends and enjoyed going to church. She always was the life of the party. Upon moving to Georgia her church was Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church under leadership of Pastor Kevin Kernodle and Co- Pastor  Davetta Kernodle. She became a member of Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church in 2015 and remained a faithful member until death.

She leaves behind one loving daughter, Latana (Tonya) Russell of Savannah Ga; five grand kids, Tyasia Jennings of Charlotte, NC, Taliah Russell-Adams and Derrick Holmes Jr. both Savannah Ga; JuKhy Reed and Shakyah Holmes both Danville Va; six sisters, Patrica Ann Crump, Debra Lue Scott, Dorrethia Allen (John) of Danville Va; Carol Sattlewhite (Henry), Antoinette Chavis Douglas (Fredrick) and Jacqueline  Russell of Washington D.C.; one brother,  Eric Lee Mitchell of Maryland; a host of nieces, nephews ,cousins, other relatives and friends. She also leave behind a special devoted friend Vanessa Staples, two god kids Travis Carter and Kia Thomas.

A Celebration Of Life Service For Ms. Darlene Russell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Unity Baptist Fellowship Church, 104 Banner St. Danville Virginia Pastor Crystal Motley. Bishop Elect Kevin Kernodle, Eulogist, Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church Penhook Virginia and Prophetess Davetta Kernodle, Presiding.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, and Monica Waller Martin, Funeral Directress, (434)799-9262.

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