Sisylin Maudi Russell, the first of eight children, was born on May 11, 1932 in St. Anne’s Parrish, Jamaica, West Indies to the late Alonzo Slater and Maudi Little Slater. Sisylin was called home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Russell and son, John Russell.
Saved at an early age by the power of the Holy Spirit, she devoted her life to serving her Lord, her husband, her children, family, and friends. She was trained as a Registered Nurse and was a Midwife in London, England in the late 50’s. She provided outstanding care to all her patients until relocating to America in the late 1970’s. While in England, she met and married the love of her life, Pastor Levi Russell. They subsequently enjoyed 50 years of marital bliss and were blessed with two wonderful sons, John and Philip.
She will be remembered by her family and friends who kept her in their constant prayers. As a person who brought such love and great joy to all whom she met, she will be extremely missed.
She leaves to cherish her memories to her dearly beloved son, Philip, who with great distinction, faithfully cared for her over the past seven years of her declining life; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday May 6, 2023 at 1pm at Donald Trimble Mortuary. Burial will be in Hillandale Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held Friday May 5, 2023 at Donald Trimble Mortuary from 3pm-7pm.
Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.