Daughter of William and Lenore (Kinnard) Walker.

The following obit was provided courtesy of Rebecca Sheehan-Plotkin:

LAMENTABLE DEATH
Mrs. Kizzie Russell, the Beloved Wife of J. O. Russell, Called to a Better World. Hundreds Attended the Funeral

Notwithstanding the death of Mrs. Kizzie Russell, which occurred last Wednesday night, May 9, 1917, at 9:30 o’clock, brought untold sorrow to the husband and relatives and a large circle of friends, her passing was not a surprise, as she had lingered between life and death for the past six weeks, the date of the beginning of her illness going back nearly a year. Everything known to medical science was brought to bear, hoping that relief might be reached, but her disease baffled the skill of scientific physicians and she gradually weakened until she was called to the celestial home beyond the skies.
A few months ago she made a trip to Florida, in company with her lifelong friend, Miss Sallie Field, hoping the climate might prove beneficial, but the water in that State did not agree with her, and a few weeks before leaving for home, her husband received a message to hurry to her bedside, that death might come at any time. Before he reached Florida she revived and apparently showed signs of improvement, and in three weeks they started home, but upon reaching Louisville, she was taken violently ill, but after a few days she again revived, and about three weeks ago, she was brought home, a request that she daily made, telling her husband and attendants that she would not be satisfied until she reached her own residence.
No person ever died in Columbia who had more friends, nor whose death brought more genuine sorrow. The deceased was born and reared near Neil, this county, and was a daughter of Wm. L. and Lamyra Walker and was fifty years old the 31st of last March. About twenty-nine years ago she was first married to Mr. Nat G. Murrell, who only lived six weeks after their union. Seventeen years after her first husband’s death, she was married to Mr. J. O. Russell, who had lost his wife, the couple living most happily together for eleven years lacking one month.
When quite a girl, Mrs. Russell made a profession of her faith in Christ, united with the Methodist Church, and was a most devoted member until the final dissolution. She was a woman of strong Christian character and was a liberal supporter of the ministry, and of all the church ordinances. Her heart was also full of charity. Wherever she found the poor in want, she loosened her purse strings and gave willingly and cheerfully. So exemplary was her character that her walk through life was admired by this entire population. She has now gone to receive her reward, and it will be a long time before we again see her like.
She left no children. Her husband is now alone, but the sympathy of the town and county goes out to him. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church Friday forenoon beginning at 10 o’clock, and they were before one of the largest audiences ever assembled in this community. Rev. J. S. Chandler, of Campbellsville, who was better acquainted with the life and character of the deceased, was the principle speaker, Rev. L. F. Piercy and Presiding Elder S. G. Shelly, also made talks, all speakers paying high tribute to the amiable character of the departed. Just after Rev. Piercy’s remarks, Mrs. Ray Montgomery sang touchingly and beautifully, “My Father Knows.”
After the services at the church, hundreds followed the funeral party to the cemetery where many tears were shed as the handsome white casket, the color being an emblem of purity, was lowered into the vault. There was an unusual number of floral designs, contributed by loving friends and relatives.
While her passing is called Death, there is no death. The bright and lovable stars go down to reappear in the glorious and better world. No truer statement could be written as to sympathy expressed than to refer to the hundreds who attended the last sad rites. Every family in Columbia was represented by two or more persons, and there were many who live out of town.