Barbara L. Russell

Barbara L. Russell age 79 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was a long-time member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Barbara had a servants heart and was always caring for others. Her home was always open and she enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Diane Russell; parents, Lawrence & Polly Everett; brother, Marvin Everett, sister, Mary Nell Long. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Bruce Russell. Son, Mark Russell; grandchildren, Sydney Russell, Graham Russell, Will Russell, Aaron Russell; sister, Joyce Landers & (Robert); brother, Mike Everett; nephews, Tommy Everett (Pam), Greg Landers, Gary Landers (Deana), Terry Landers (Diane), Morgan Everett (Glenda). A special thank you to her special friends and caregivers, Lisa Davids, Ned & Kay Coker, Brian and Beverly Wilson and all of the staff at Shannondale. The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2019 at East Maryville Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2019 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: East Maryville Baptist Church Building Fund, 1150 E. Brown School Rd., Maryville, TN 37804. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000.