Virginia Safrit Russell's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Virginia Safrit Russell

May 17, 1922 - January 15, 2026 (103 years old)

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Virginia Safrit Russell's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Virginia Safrit Russell

May 17, 1922 - January 15, 2026 (103 years old)

Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Virginia Safrit Russell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Safrit Russell of Kannapolis, North Carolina, who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 103, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer S. Safrit and Roxie Lee Christy Safrit; and her husband Jim Russell. She is survived by: her children, Jimmy Russell (Connie), John Russell (Theresa) and Jane Christy Russell; her grandchildren, Kristen and Todd; her great grandchildren, Ethan, Raegan and Hayleigh; and her sister-in-law Lowder.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Memorial United Methodist Church in Kannapolis, NC.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley's Funeral Home



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Memorial United Methodist Church
1100 Pine St, Kannapolis, NC 28081

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Jan 19

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Memorial United Methodist Church
1100 Pine St, Kannapolis, NC 28081

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