Shirley L. Russell, age 88, of Paducah passed away at Skyline Hospital in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Shirley was born on November 24, 1934 to the late Walter J. Lippert and Dena Heinzmann Lippert. Shirley was a long time member of the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served on various committees. She was a member of the Cumberland Pioneers that met each month. Shirley was a graduate of Heath High School and worked as office manager of Western Rivers Insurance Agency for many years. Along with her late husband, Shirley was active in the Eastern Star and Shriners.
Survivors include one son, Mark Russell and wife, Kellie, of Paducah; one grandson, Gabriel “Gabe” Russell; one brother, Aubrey Lippert and wife, Betty, of Paducah; two nieces, Julie (Phil) Duncan and Amy (Frank) Wegloski; two great nieces and two great nephews.
Preceding in death were her husband, Billy Joe Russell and her parents.
Services will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Gage, KY with Revs. Bud Russell and Drew Gray officiating. Burial will follow at the Bethel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until service time of 1:00 p.m. at the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Expression of sympathy may be made to Victory Through Grace Ministries, 3710 Mayfield/ Metropolis Road, Paducah, KY 4200l.
Arrangements made by Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
