Russell Donnell Gaines Obituary
In loving memory of Russell Donnell Gaines (Brentwood, Maryland), who departed this world on March 20, 2025 at the age of 72. Russell Donnell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Russell Donnell has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his mother Sarah Gaines; his son Zerihun (Zeek); his grandsons, Zakee and Ameer Gaines; his nephew Tyrone Stevenson (Deonna); his great-nephew Tyrone Stevenson Jr.; his sisters, Desiree Stevenson and Latisher Gaines; his uncle Garland Gaines (Yvonne); and his aunt Mattie J. Pitts. He is also survived by cousins, relatives and friends.