of Batesville, AR
February 2, 1929 - April 3, 2023
Doris Sparks Russell, 94, of Batesville, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.
She was born February 2, 1929 in Harrison, Arkansas to Hugh Sparks and Bertha Petree Sparks.
Doris was a member of Desha Church of Christ. She loved to spend time with her family and was a mother to all. She was a hardworking woman and an avid gardener, she was also an amazing cook and loved to read.
Survivors include her son, Tommy Russell (Sarah) of Kingsport, Tennessee; two daughters, Bobbi Russell Brown (Bob) of Cushman and Dottie Rea (Len) of Vilonia; six grandchildren, Stephanie Magness (Eric Nast), Mac Tovey, Amanda Woody (Austin), Corey Rea (Heather), Thomas Russell and William Russell; six great-grandchildren, Chase Magness, Miles Magness, Solomon Nast, Eva Tovey, McKenzie Woody and Haylee Zakrzewski; two great-great-grandchildren, Laney Magness and Hudson Magness and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Russell; daughter, Mary Rebecca Russell and sister, Betty Hensley.
Pallbearers are Chase Magness, Miles Magness, Solomon Nast, Eric Nast, Austin Woody and Chuck Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Brown, Len Rea, Thomas Russell, William Russell and Corey Rea.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm Friday, April 7, 2023 at Alderbrook Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Austin Dowell officiating.
Praying for your family Steph. Love y’all. If you need anything let me know.
Our prayers and condolences.
Tommy, please know that you, Sarah, and the kids are in our prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tommy, Jeannie and I are saddened to hear about your mother passing away and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mother Doris .
I'm so sorry Tommy. Prayers to you all.
Dottie, Bobbi, Tommy
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Such a wonderful person and she loved her kids. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Judy Hooper Branscum