Rita Sims Russell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Sims Russell of Northport, Alabama, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita Sims left this world on April 21, 2024 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Sims Russell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Woodrow Sims and Evelyn O'dean Wilkins Sims; her grandparents, Abner Clester Wilkins, Trannie Lowe Wilkins, James Tommie Sims and Mary McDuff Sims; her father-in-law W. Scott Russell; and her siblings-in-law, Ronald M. Russell and Marianne Russell Nuzzo.
She is survived by: her husband Scott Russell; her mother-in-law Gen Russell; her godson Adam Swedenburg (Brandi); her sister-in-law Pamela S. Moore; and her sisters, Vicki Collier Latham and Mitzi Sims Gray. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to New Hope Rescue, 451 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801.
