Ruby Lavinia Russum Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ruby Lavinia Russum of Braxton, Mississippi. Ruby, born on September 4, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on October 16, 2026. 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 Ruby Lavinia Russum to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Minnie Myrtis Dutton; her husband Floyd Russum (Preacher); her son Rexford "Rusty" Russum; her niece Donna Phillps; and her nephews, Jerry Phillips, Michael Phillips and Dale Russum.
She is survived by: her stepfather John Clinton Dutton; her grandchildren, James Ray Russum and Rebecca Lynn Russum; her great grandchild Bennett Samuel Lawrence; her sisters, Peggy Denson and Marie Phillips; her nieces and nephews, Donieale Rosenkranz, Lee Ann Denson, Gwenda Phillips, Mary Katherine McMahon, Taylor McMahon, Mary Kay McMahon, Glenn Russum and Arron Russum; her great-niece Makayla Nichole Denson; and her great-nephew Terry Jay Denson (Trey).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home (3077 MS-13, Mendenhall, MS 39114). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall (3077 MS-13, Mendenhall, MS 39114).
