Linda LaRue Sutton Russell Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Linda LaRue Sutton Russell of Creswell, North Carolina. Linda, born on April 23, 1948, passed away on July 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Linda for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Linda’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Paul Sutton and Garnet Pierce Sutton; her son Christopher Lynn Russell; her brother Charles Sutton; and her sister-in-law Connie Sutton.

She is survived by: her boyfriend Joseph Edward Whitley of Creswell, NC; her daughter Angela Dawn Russell of Virginia Beach, VA; and her stepdaughters, Lisa Jill Newman of Virginia Beach, VA and Laura Jean Walters of Williamsburg, VA..