Eva Arlene Simmons Russell Perine 1929-2021 Obituary
Eva Arlene Simmons Russell Perine passed away peacefully at her home Jan. 14, 2021.
She was born Dec. 28, 1929, in Alton, a daughter of the late Rev. Harry and Bertha Lower Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bradford (Abe) Russell, whom she married on March 15, 1948; one son, Reverend Jimmy Lee Russell; one grandson, Brian Keith Russell; her second husband, Reverend Edward Perine; seven sisters, Cleo, Wanda, Merlene, Francine, Etta Jo, Beverly and Betty; and five brothers, Ronnie, Donnie, Dorman, Eugene and Rev. Benny Simmons.
She is survived by three sons, Bobby Russell and wife, Debbie, of Tallmansville, Johnny Russell and wife, Mary, of Buckhannon, and Paul Russell and wife, Teresa, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Mrs. George (Janice) Jenkins of Buckhannon; one daughter-in-law, Martha Russell of Buckhannon; one brother, Dick Minor of Nova, Ohio; three sisters, Beryl Dennis of Daytona, Florida, Patricia Fisher of Scott Depot and Avis Allen and husband, Dixon, of Ruther Glen, Virginia; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Eva was a Pentecostal by faith and a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Buckhannon. She was a mother and friend to all and dedicated her life to loving her family and the Lord.
Friends will be received Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held for the family on Thursday. Burial will follow in the Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery in Ten Mile.
Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Eva Arlene Simmons Russell Perine 1929-2021 Obituary
