Phyllis Russell Edwards Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Phyllis Russell Edwards of East Prairie, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 71, on January 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Russell Edwards to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Russell and Mattie Mae Smith Russell; her husband Eldon Wyley Edwards; her siblings, Jerry Don Russell, Betty Lou Russell and Carolyn Russell Kearby; and her stepmother Joyce Russell.

She is survived by: her children, Joseph Russell (Brandy) of East Prairie, Christopher Russell of Perryville, MO and LyDonna Young (Jason) of East Prairie; her stepson Mat Edwards Penix; her sister Kerrah Jo McDermott (T. W.) of Charleston; her grandchildren, Kalup (Deric), Alexander (Brittany), Bradley, Reva (Hunter), Amy, Desiree (Tristan), Thalia and Daniel; and her great grandchildren, Hunter, Carson, Bodhi, Bentley, Briella, Blayze, Skylar and Sophia.