Birth date: Jun 26, 1923 Death date: Sep 24, 2014
Gladys English Russell, age 91, of Fayetteville, died September 24, 2014 in Maumelle after a brave and prolonged struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 26, 1923 in Warrenton, Georgia, and was married to Lt. William L. Rus Read Obituary
Thank you for letting me be a part of this lovely lady's final hours. She is finally home where she belongs.
We have such fond memories of living next door to Mrs. Russell in Fayetteville. She was kindness itself to our young family. I can still remember the day she came over bringing a beautifully crocheted afghan for our new son, Kevin. And, she followed up this generous gift with another remarkable afghan for our daughter, Kelly, when she was born. My children still have those wonderful tokens of Mrs. Russell's enduring friendship, thoughtfulness, and generosity of spirit and they will pass them down to their children. In so many ways, both small and large, Mrs. Russell will always be present in our lives and hearts.I know you will continue to hear many wonderful stories about your mother and grandmother during the coming days and weeks. I hope you will take pride and comfort in these many reminders of the profound impact Mrs. Russell had on those whose lives she touched.
We met Mrs. Russell through her son, Bill. What an honor to have met her! She was the epitome of a Southern Lady. She had a sparkle in her eyes and immediately made you feel you were a life-long friend! The kindness she exuded was not something she "did", but was who she was! She has inspired all of us with her life.
She was a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother, mother in law, sister in law, grandmother, great grandmother, client, and friend...She was known by many but to me she was Grandmother, and boy was she GRAND. Webster's dictionary defines Grandmother as simply the mother of one's father or mother. My definition is quite different. Grandmother means a silent warrior who can heal a broken heart with just one touch, the one that stays up all night playing old maid and giggling like one of the kids, someone that never forgets a birthday or special occasion, the aroma of Jergens and Vicks just before bed, the most unexpected Bikes Blues and BBQ fan, a personal cheerleader that always has your back, the master of sweet tea, the family photographer, someone that makes sure a hot meal is always on the table, the one that taught us time is more important than things, a woman of dignity and grace whose loyalty to God and her family is unwavering, the one that loves you with all of her being and whose strength can not be matched....in short a super hero. So here's to you GRANDmother forever our hero. I'm certain the gates of Heaven opened with wide loving arms for you. I can't help but hear "Welcome to my parlor"Brooke English Taylor
Dear Bill, I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family. May God surround you with his Mercy and Grace. In the name of Jesus. Love, Chris Haley.
We know Gladys will be thoughtfully remembered and missed by all her many friends and family members. May all your memories become treasures. The Ryan family members in Little Rock and Walnut Ridge
Mrs. Russell was my patient.I was blessed by a woman of God,who was an perfect example of what the True Image of God,which is Love. She was a Spiritual Mother and my Soultravler. I will never our first time meeting,the Wisdom she sopke into my life. I will miss the beautiful smile,hugs,kisses that she will greet with when you enter her home.I thank God for her loving children,trusting me and allowing me the opportunity to be her caregiver. God Bless and Peace Be with You. Love Ora
She made my life a lot lighter.
In the loss of your mother Dianne and I express sincere symphathy and our condolence. Hope you find comfort from the good memories that you loved her and you had been loved. Will and Dianne from Cookeville
Ms. Gladys was a beautiful person and that was because it started from within her. I met her at Calvary Baptist Church about 5 years ago. She never failed to tell me how pretty I was and how special I was to her and she really did not even know me but that was the person she was and what she became to me. I have missed her smiling face and her being at church. Her faith was an inspiration to me and to others. She will be missed.
