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April Cullifer Russell, 48, passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1977, to Jimmy Dean Cullifer and Linda Carwright in Chatom, AL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Dean Cullifer.
She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Thomas Russell; mother, Linda Cartwright; daughters, Velvet Nichole Turner, Alexia Shane Russell, and Erin Skye Russell; brother, Justin Cullifer (Bama); sister, Kimberly Cullifer; and grandchildren, Raelynn Russell, Ariana Russell, and James Turner.
April was a wonderful wife and loving mother. She enjoyed attending sporting events, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide games. She loved music and going to as many concerts as possible. She also loved cooking for her family and others. Her church family was dearly special to her, where she was actively involved.
April had an artistic talent that could make anything beautiful. Christmastime was her favorite holiday to decorate with at least 4 trees. Gardening was another of her specialties as she was always working to beautify her landscape.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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