Lucille Russell

Walker

On October 4,1949 in Meansville, Georgia, a beacon of light transcended in human earthly form, from the late Bennie J. Russell and Ressie Mae Williams, a baby girl whom they named Lucille Russell. Lucille was educated within the Pike County School System and Job Corps of America where she traveled to California and Texas for her studies.

Lucille accepted Christ over her life at a young age. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Demonstrating her love for GOD not by words alone but by her outstretched hands willing to help anyone unselfishly and her enthusiastic "How You?". She was a faithful and dedicated member of Faith Deliverance Holiness Church in Zebulon GA. until her health declined.
On May 20,1972 Lucille Married the love of her life Mr. Herbert Walker Jr. and shared 48 wonderful years together until his untimely death in 2020. Within their union 4 children were born. Matthew 19:6 "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

She was employed at Dundee Mills for over 20 years until the company ceased operation. Opening her up to a more heartfelt position within the Griffin Spalding County School System. This job opportunity brought so much joy to her. Being that she could work and spy on her grandkids at that same time. While working at Atkinson Elementary she was the "Grandma" figure to many of the kids there until she retired in 2016. Lucille enjoyed a simple life. Watching court tv, fishing, doing her crossword puzzles and the most important one, Spending time with her family and friends.

On October 19, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones Mrs. Lucille Russell Walker's name was called as she closed her eyes and took her last breath, Freeing her of all pain and troubles of this earthly world. 2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labor , that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him". She was preceded in death by her parents Bennie J. Russell and Ressie Mae Williams, her husband Herbert Walker, Jr, her siblings LaVerne Russell and Bennie Russell.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children who was the apple of her eyes, sons Herbert Walker and Antonio Walker and her daughters Lamekia Walker and Joetta Walker. Two step-children Melissa Britt and Robert Lewis Dragg. God son, Alshon Carter. Siblings James(Jaqueline) Russell, Lindsey Joe Russell, Lillie Piercy, Barbara Ann Dewberry, Essie Mae(Stanley) Gregory and Darlene Russell. Grandchildren who she loved with all of her heart; Tyra, Patrick, Korde, Jaylon, Makai, Joi, Rihanna, Angel, Andrew, Paris and Dontrell. 3 great grandchildren; Kaiser, Jerzi and Josiah. Two Special nieces; Shenyca Walker and Jessica Dewberry and special family friend, Ayana Alexander, She also has a plethora of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Although each person simply can not be named please know you all held a special place in her heart. The family would like to send a Special thank you too Rebecca with Brightmoor Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Alfred Davis id the Eulogist.