Shirley Jenkins Russell 87 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at her home. She was born September 29, 1938 at Rockhouse, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Ora Montgomery Jenkins.
Survived by one son, Phillip (Brenda) Russell of Salyersville, Kentucky, one daughter, Carlotta (Ronald) Hensley of Salyersville, Kentucky, one sister, Kolean Fugett of Salyersville, Kentucky, two grandchildren, Jason Phillip Russell, Wesley Shane Hensley, two great granddaughters, Parker Lillian Russell, and Steele Alice White.
In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Branard Russell, five brothers, Hurbert Jenkins, Edward Jenkins, Ervin Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Herbert “Hub” Jenkins, three sisters, Dorothy Jenkins, Bernice Lyon, and Alma Arnett.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 02, 2025 from the Magoffin County Funeral Chapel with John Blanton officiating. Burial followed in the Mose Howard Cemetery at Coon Creek, Kentucky.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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