Unile Bernice Russell of Du Quoin

Unile Bernice Russell, 84, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:02 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Bernice had been a factory worker at Turco and in maintenance at Fairview Nursing Center. She was a member of the Creek Nation Pentecostal Church.

She was born Dec. 14, 1933 at Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Fred and Annie (Williams) Halcomb.

She married Jack Russell on May 18, 1974 in Bradley, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2008.

She is survived by one son, Russell Edward "Eddie" Stanley of Du Quoin; one sister, Pecola Marshall of Fairview Heights; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and seven siblings.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, June 25 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Pastor Marvin Boswell officiating.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.