Laura Russell Wheat Obituary
The family of Laura Russell Wheat of Griffin, Georgia announces her passing on September 29, 2026. Laura, born on January 16, 1944 in Caryville, Tennessee, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Russell Wheat to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert A. Russell and Chamblee Russell; her husband James Lee Wheat; her grandson Nathaniel Martin; and her siblings, Cora Mae Russell, Norma Jean Nungesser, Francis VanHuesser and Douglas Russell.
She is survived by: her children, Karen Martin (Richard), Michael Wheat (Teka) and Susan Blackburn (James); her grandchildren, Charles Martin (Randa), Katherine Andrews, Loren Lee Martin (Tabitha), Jacqueline Andrews, Judy Martin, Tierra Murphy, CJ Murphy and Christopher Blackburn; her grandson-in-law Henry Diaz; and her great grandchildren, Kealeigh, Mason, Kyleigh, Colson, Ryder and Genesis. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and cousins.
