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Ava Nell Russell

March 28, 1932 — December 26, 2018

Ava Nell Russell was born March 28, 1932 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late George Dewey and Hattie Pearl Massengill Gilbert. She departed this life on December 26, 2018 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 86 Years, 8 Months, 28 Days.

She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Selmer. She retired from Brown Shoe Company. Nell enjoyed crossword puzzles, attending church, traveling, sending time with family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Russell is survived by a son, Rickie Joe Russell of Selmer, TN; a sister, Geraldine Gary of Gadsden, TN; two grandchildren, Mollie Russell and Christopher Russell and wife Emily; two great grandchildren, Stella Russell and Andy Russell; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by three brothers: Aaron, Junior and George Gilbert.
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Visitation

Thursday, December 27, 2018

5:00 - 8:30 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Friday, December 28, 2018

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Friday, December 28, 2018

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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