Kathleen Thomas Russell

Kathleen Thomas Russell, 73, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Kathy was born April 9, 1953 in Appling County to the late Herbert “Snooks” Thomas and the late Oreda Carter Thomas. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse with 32 years of service with Appling Healthcare. She enjoyed the simple things in life and was content watching birds or one of her favorite shows, Gunsmoke or Lassee.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Clenon Houston “C. H.” Russell, brother, Jim Thomas, and sisters, Arnie Sue Crosby, Lajuan Perry, Gail Holifield, and Janie Baxley.

Survivors include her sons, Clay Thomas (Blondale) of Douglas, Kelly Murphy (Michelle) Thomas and Richard Russell (Tanya) both of Baxley; sister, Mary Linda Turner of Baxley; and brother, Joel Ray Thomas of Baxley; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends for a celebration of life on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Swain Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.