Elijah "Eli" Dewayne Russell

Elijah Dewayne “Eli” Russell, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was 11 years, 10 months, and 19 days young.

Eli was born on February 7, 2014, in Somerset, a son of Jamie and Sarah Jo Mann Russell. Eli was full of life; his smile would lighten the room and bring joy to everyone around him. He loved his family, especially his Mommy, Daddy, and his Nanny. Eli was a big Mickey Mouse and Blippi fan.

Eli is survived by his parents, Jamie and Sarah Jo Russell; his brother, Alijah Russell, his sister, Sophia Hawkins; his grandparents, Billie and James “Bo” Roy, and his uncle, Steven Wayne Russell, all of Russell Springs.

Eli was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harlan Joe Mann; and his uncle, Lewis Dewayne Wheat.

Cremation rites were honored and no services are scheduled at this time.

Bernard Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

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