Marilyn Russell

Marilyn Russell, 76, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, July 13. She was born on May 12, 1948, in McRae, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Calcia Cornelius (CC) and Etta Louise Ferrell Motes.
On Aug. 26, 1964, she was united in marriage to Willie Brownlow Russell, who preceded his wife in death on May 26, 2022.
Prior to moving to Savannah, Mrs. Russell lived in Pekin, Illinois, from 1964 until 1991. She worked in the radiology department at Pekin Memorial Hospital and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Pekin, Illinois. Marilyn loved her family, socializing, cooking, and listening to Southern Gospel music.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Russell of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Mark Russell (Lyndi Mallory) of Pekin, Illinois; sisters, Joyce Carmack of Plant City, Florida, and Janice “Jan” Price (Raymond) of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Magan Russell and Cale Russell, both of Savannah, Tennessee, and Cole Russell of Pekin, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Cohen Russell and Micah Russell, both of Savannah, Tennessee; nieces, Tina Carmack-Sapp, Tracy Price-Curtis (Freddy), and Susan Motes Taylor; nephews, David Motes, Donnie Carmack, Doug Carmack, and Tony Carmack; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Russell.
In addition to her husband and parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Royce Eugene Motes; stepson, Steven "Steve" Russell; and niece, Tammy Motes.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m., at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Savannah, with Tony Polk officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Savannah.