Linda E. Russell

Linda E. Russell, age 83, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  Born June 29, 1941 in Troy (Miami Co.), Ohio; she was the daughter of Robert E. and H. Elaine (Nichols) Chaney.  Linda was “Born Again” on June 14, 1963 at her home, when she received Jesus Christ, the “only begotten son of God” as her personal Savior.

Linda was a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and an active member of the Louisville Baptist Temple where she played organ for many years.

She is survived by her husband and loving companion of 65 years, David E. Russell, Sr., whom she married on February 20, 1959; sons: David E, Jr. (Rachelle) and Daniel E. (Paula) Russell; daughters: Cynthia E. Russell and Janette E. Sprankle; 15 grandchildren: Keith (Stacia), Natalie, Ryan, and Amanda Trump, Anthony (Melissa) Batdorff, Katy Russell, Sierra Van Gider, Curt (Brittany), Samantha and Sara (Josh) Autry, Myka Russell, Brianna, Brock, Brandie, and Bryce Snow; 10 great grandchildren: Brodie and Paige Trump, Alexander and Lillian Autry, Brooklyn and Conner Russell, Jack and Reed Batdorff, Trayce Gibbs, and Daxton Cowherd; as well as a brother Robert E. (Kris) Chaney.

Funeral services will be held at the Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am; friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8pm and from 10-11am at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will take place at North Lawn Cemetery.

Linda loved and supported worldwide missions, in her honor, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial contributions be made to the Missions Fund at Louisville Baptist Temple, (6565 Columbus Rd., Louisville, Ohio 44641) or donate at louisvillebaptist.churchcenter.com. 

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