Rita Russell Obituary
We announce the death of Rita Russell of Perry, Florida, who passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 64. Rita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Russell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Leroy Russell; her parents, Wiley Poppell and Margret Ann Poppell; and her brother Carl Russell. She is survived by: her children, Rena Russell, Edna Russell (Davy Monk) and Justin Russell (Erica Mosley); her grandchildren, Hayley Carter Cameron Severance (Driston Carter), Liam Cooper, Kylie Howard, Katie Quesenberry (Alan Quesenberry), Alexis Padgett (Nick Padgett), Bubba Davis, Savannah Davis, Cecil Cobb, Shanna Davis, Aiden Monk, Aubriana Monk, Hunter Russell, Tucker Russell, Waylon Russell and RoyLee Russell; and her close friend Leroy Padgett.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Burns Funeral Home of Perry (1400 N Johnson Stripling Rd, Perry, FL 32347). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
