Eva R, Russell age 81 of Warren passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Community Commons Nursing Home in Warren of natural causes. She was born on June 26, 1940, in Burning Springs, WV, the daughter of the late Herbert & Cora (Evans) Tanner Sr.

Eva married the love of her life, Lewis D. Russell Sr. on Sept, 7, 1958 and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage together until he passed away on Oct. 2, 2000.

She is a member of the Beacon of Hope Baptist Church in Warren. Eva's most important thing in her life was her sons Rusty and Sonny, her brothers and sisters, and her family along with several friends. She loved spending time with all her sister in laws, her nieces and nephews. Her favorite pass time was music. Eva loved to make people laugh.

She is survived by: 2 sons: Lewis (Rusty) Russell Jr., Herbert (Sonny) Russell both of Southington; 1 sister Carol Tanner Cottrell (Deward) of Norwalk, OH, and 1 brother Morris Tanner (Dixie) of Elizabeth, WV. Eva is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lewis, 5 brothers Jess, Ralph, Alvin, Hebert Jr. , Richard and 1 sister Mary Tanner Browning.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm where a funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00pm. Eva will be laid to rest next to her husband Lewis at Graham Cemetery in Southington, OH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view Eva's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com