Kay Ann Russel, 70, of Port Huron, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with M.S.
She was born June 22, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Floyd and Wanda Walters. She married Gerald L. Russel on June 26, 1971 in Port Huron. He died March 11, 2019.
Kay was employed with Cardiology Associates for many years and retired in 2008. She was a kind and giving soul who inspired many through her ability to be positive in the face of adversity. Kay’s life revolved around her husband, children and grandchildren, who she always placed their needs above her own, along with the countless others that she “adopted” in her heart as family.
She is survived by her son, Scott (Lucinda) Russel; daughter, Melissa (Aaron) Lambright; grandchildren, William, Addysen, Conner, Katherine, Charlotte and Baylee; sister, Linda Soderberg; brother-in-law, Richard; sisters-in-law, Joyce, Joan and Mary; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Sandy.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Forbes will officiate.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers will be Alex Ferguson, Aaron Lambright, Connor Smith, Rick Russel, Richard Russel and Amy Lush. Honorary pallbearer will be PFC William Neumann-Russel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. To send condolences, visit karrersimpson.com
