Vida Ruth Russell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vida Ruth Russell in Kingston, Tennessee, born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, who passed away on June 1, 2025 at the age of 94. 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 Vida Ruth Russell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Minnie Iris Smith Gallaher and John Gallaher; her husbands, Horace Russell Brothers, Frank and Tommie; and her sisters, Reece, Jean, Lucy and Virgie.
She is survived by: her children, Dennis Russell (Tammi) of Kingston and Connie Schrimpsher (Rick) of Kingston; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeff Underwood, Russell Schrimpsher, Austin, Jody Russell, Kristie, Haley Silvey, Rikki and Ted Howard; her great grandchildren, Corbin, Karlee, Brynlee, Perry, Alli, Jax, Wade, Taryn, Tim Phillips, Jacie and Logan Roberts; and her great great grandchildren, Joah, Emerson and Grayson.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston (350 W Race St, Kingston, TN 37763). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Kyker Funeral Homes Our Kingston Chapel (350 W Race St, Kingston, TN 37763). A burial will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at the Kingston Memorial Gardens (123 Oak Dr, Kingston, TN 37763).
