Shelby M Whitehead Russell Obituary
We bid farewell to Shelby M Whitehead Russell of Hampton, Tennessee, born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 28, 2025 at the age of 88. Shelby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby M Whitehead Russell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gomorrah McLaughlin and Mae Julian McLaughlin; her child Vern Whitehead; her husband Wayne Russell; her son Bruce Whitehead; and her siblings, Bud "Butch" McLaughlin, Gomorrah "Dood" McLaughlin and Juanita "Pooch" Simerly (Jack).
She is survived by: her children, Danita Whitehead, Bobby Whitehead, Penny Whitehead (Danny Oliver) and Shane Whitehead; her sister Ruby Brooks (Ron); and her grandsons, Josey Oliver, Jonah Bowling, Jotham Whitehead, Cody Grisham, Gavin Rolley and Tony Whitehead. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
