Diane Myrick Russell
November 18, 1955 ~ August 12, 2021
Diane Myrick Russell, 65, entered her Heavenly home, along with her soulmate, Jerry, on Thursday, August, 12, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter.
Diane was a native of Moore County and a graduate of North Moore High School. She worked for the US Postal Service for over 30 years. Diane loved to sing for the Lord. She sang at many churches over the years, touching many lives with her God-given talent. Along with her daughter, Terri, as her pianist. Diane also enjoyed baking and cooking, there was nothing she could not make. Family meant everything to Diane, whether teaching her granddaughter how to do crafts, or going fishing and hunting with her husband, Jerry. Diane was a daughter of Alene Maness Myrick and the late Lester Myrick.
Diane is survived by son: Scott Russell and wife Carrie; daughter: Terri Russell; grandchildren: Hannah, Caitlyn, Caroline, Alex; brother: Ricky Myrick; nephews: Dusty Myrick, Tony Myrick, Cody Myrick and several more nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service for the beloved couple will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Crossroads Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Reverend Curtis Barbery and Reverend Darrell Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in repose in the church, beginning at 12:30 pm.
The family will receive friends from 2 PM -7 PM, August 18, 19, and 20, 2021, at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made and sent to: Hannah Russell College Fund, P.O. Box 813, Robbins, NC 27325.
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Russell Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com
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My deepest sympathies to the family.I grew up with Dianne in Church.One of my favorite singers. I thought a lot of her and Jerry.
Tammy Moore
I am so sorry to hear about Dianne and Jerry. I worked with Diane for years at Ithaca. She was such a sweet person and Jerry was such a nice man. They will certainly be missed in the community. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Family.
Love and Prayers,
Gail and Ricky Smith
So sorry for your loss. We
loved to hear your mom sing. Such a beautiful voice.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Dear family, I remember Diane from my first days moving to High falls school in the 60’s. She had a beautiful voice that she used for the Lord, loved to hear her sing. Thought a lot of her and Jerry. Love and prayers to you all. Paula Garner Lineberry
Dianne was a wonderful friend and classmate. She lived her life for the Lord. So sorry to hear this sad news. She and Jerry are in the arms of our Lord and Savior now. Prayers going up for all of you.
Oh so sorry!!! Loved Dianne…we were High School classmates, so many fun memories! She was special! Prayers for Scott and Terri and all the family🙏
Barry & Brenda Brady
Sorry about Jerry and Diane. They were good Christian friends. We loved to hear her sing. You could feel God’s presence through her singing. Praying for family.
We extend our deepest sympathies
Dear Scott, Terri, Hannah & family,
My heart feels so sad and there are just no words that can tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Dianne and I have been friends since we were little girls. She would always tell me how proud she was that she shared names with me. My middle name is Dianne. I saw her just a few months ago and she told me that again. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all.
Debbie Dianne Barbery Glisson
Ray & Karen Maness
I never saw them that they weren’t smiling!! Would see Jerry and your Grandmother at the grocery store and he was so patient with her. He would always ask about Daddy after Mother died. And your Mama – Dianne was one in a million. Beautiful voice, friendly personality and would speak to everyone. We would always talk about visiting with your Great-Grandma Rosie and my Grandmother Mattie. I know she is singing for them right now!!! You have the assurance you will see them again. My prayers for you all especially Terri, Scott and Hannah.
Scott,Terri,Hannah,and family we are shocked and sadden by the passing of our friends you are in our prayers, Clyde,Diana,Jesalyn.
Prayers for Dianne’s family and friends!!!
I’m so sorry to hear about Diana. She’s singing in heaven now.
Dianne was such a sweet person with a beautiful voice.Prayers for the family.We went to high school together.She always had a smile. Gale Dunlap Wood
We are so sorry about the loss of Jerry and Diane. I have wonderful memories of her singing in the choir. She had a beautiful voice!. She is with Jerry, singing in the Halleluiah Square, with Jesus.
sorry for your loss prayers for the family
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of Scott, Terri Lynn and family. Prayers and love
So sorry to here this. Thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers!🙏❤️
So sorry for your loss. Jerry and Dianne will surely be missed!! Great family!!!! Well loved by many !!!!!
Prayers for the family.
Praying for the Family. Love You.
Precious Sweet Couple !!
Always loved to hear Diane sing years ago at Beulah Baptist Church before
the Lord called us into ministry.
We would later get her to come to Riverside and sing for us during revival.
You could always sense the presense of God moving in her life !!
We are saddened by their departure, but will see them again one day !!
Both will be greatly missed !!
Prayers for all the Family !!
Thoughts and prayers for family
Diane was a very sweet and kind person. I loved to hear her sing. I know her and her husband are the happiest they’ve ever been in heaven. Prayers for all the family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family.
So many sweet memories of Diane. Love and prayers for her family 💕
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry & Dianne’s passing. Dianne & I sang in the choir @ Beulah for many years. She had the most beautiful voice. One of my favorite songs she would sing was The Captain of Sunshine. She was always smiling. Love & prayers to all of their family. May God give each of you comfort, especially in the coming weeks.
Margie Wilson
My mother,Louvered and I are so sadden by your loss We loved Dianne and Jerry even though we only knew them a short time Dianne sang God On The Mountain for mama BECAUSE Jerry told her it was mama’s favorite He was always out side to help get her in church on Sundays God be with your family and give you peace knowing they are with our LORD.
Praying for all the Russell and Myrick families 🙏I only met Dianne a few times but heard many wonderful things about her from Jerry. They were such a sweet couple who served the Lord.
We are praying for God to give the entire family peace,comfort,and strength during this time. We loved Dianne and Jerry. Our loss is heaven’s gain. We love you all.
Rev. Tim and Jan Strider
What a blessing Diane has always been to me with her beautiful smile and a heart full of love for God. Her singing always encouraged me. She will be greatly missed
Our prayers and thoughts are extended to the family of Jerry and Dianne Russell. They were such a loving Christian family who lived for the Lord and touched many lives. Heaven received two additional Saints.
Jerry and Dianne were friends, but greater than that they are Brothers and Sisters in Christ. The choir or Heaven sounds much better today because Sister Dianne is there.
We love you both, Sammy and Connie
Prayers go out to the family. Heaven’s gate opened wide for the both you. Continue to sing beautifully in Heaven.
Jerrell and Hollie
Scott Terry Lynn and family, so sorry for you loss. We have so many precious memories of your family and ours. A lot of ballgames together. Your Daddy and Mama were special friends. Prayers and love to your family.
So sorry may God bless you Terri, Scott ,Hannah and family, In this time of sorrow. Your mom and dad were very special.
Dianne was a wonderful lady she sang at several funerals of my family. God gave her a talent and she increased it as she sang . So sorry for our loss of our friends. Knowing Dianne and Jerry are in Heaven now give great joy!
Our deepest condolences on your loss, though we had only known Diane a short time she was a wonderful person. She welcomed our family to the neighborhood with open arms and a warm smile.
Sending prayers to the Russell and Myrick Family
Please know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” Isaiah 41:10
Terri, Hannah, Scott and families,
We are praying for you in your great loss. So thankful you know you will be reunited with them, and with JESUS one day.
We loved hearing you play Terri, and your Mama sing about Hallelujah Square! Love in CHRIST,
Our prayers are going out to the entire Russell family. We always enjoyed having Jerry, Dianne, their daughter, & granddaughter to come to High Falls Wesleyan Church and sing for us. They were a great inspiration. I can only imagine the choir the two of them are singing in now. God bless all of the family, Love in Christ, Pastor Roger & Rose.
We are so very sorry, Scott and Terri for the loss of your wonderful mother. Her voice was beautiful and her smile was contagious. Love and prayers for y’all in the days ahead
All are in our prayers.
Our prayers and thoughts are with family. Jerry and Dianne were lights of hope in this world there passing has made world a little darker on the same token their heavenly life’s s are now lamps on the path to heaven that city on high for all souls to see. God bless family and know hearts are with you
Gene, Pat, David Maness
Prayers to the family and friends. Jerry and Diane were wonderful people. We loved to hear Diane sing.
Rev. Eldon and Brenda Hinegardner
I am sorry for your loss, Diane was a wonderful person, She will be missed by all. She had a beautiful voice, she sang at my daddy’s funeral…God will reward her for her good works of kindness while she was on this Earth…She is with God now..REST IN Peace Diane….
Praying for the family… I loved hearing Dianne sing at church.
With Heart-Felt Sympathy and Prayers 🙏 for all the family. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. May God hold you especially close.
Prayers and condolences for the family.
Praying for you all. May Jesus wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort and peace at this time.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for the family.
Rev. Edsel Caviness & daughter Tammy
Diane was so very special to not only me but my whole family!! She will be greatly missed but I have no doubt where she is right now!! 🙌
Prayers for the family
Lynda & Chris Green
Prayers for family. So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Diane was alway happy, she was a beautiful person and had a beautiful voice . Heaven gained a great addition to the the choir. Rest in peace.
Praying for you… ❤️
We are deeply saddened the loss of Jerry and Diane, we loved to hear Diane sing and her daughter playing the piano at church, the family has our Love and Prayers.
My heart hurts in the loss of Jerry and Diane. Have known Diane longer, we are 2nd cousins. Been to many of a Ritter Reunion during our childhood days. What a Blessing to hear her sing! She was the true epitome of a fine Christian woman and mother! Scott and Terri, be very proud of the raising your parents gave you! Heavens gain is truly our loss today! But we will see them again, Praise God! Praying for all the family!
Terri, Hannah, Scott and Family,
My heart goes out to each of you during this time. I cherish the friendship my family and I shared with your Mom and Dad and all of you throughout the years, and the memories are even more precious now. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God’s love surround you and bring you peace, and may your precious memories be a source of comfort in the days ahead. 🙏
Terri Lynn and my little William were in school together. I’m praying for all the family has had to endure.
Jeany Kennedy All red Copley Gray
As Dianne sings in Heaven may our Heavenly Father wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace and comfort 🎶✝️💝🙏
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. We have many fond memories of Diane through the years. A great friend. Loved and were blessed by Diane’s beautiful songs.
Love,
The Harold & Pat Clark family ❤️🙏
Psalms 116:15
Love you. Sing with the angels ♥️