Mona “Lisa” Russell, 68, of Knoxville, TN transitioned to her heavenly home on April 22, 2023. Mona was born to parents Johnnie Dickerson (Ogletree) and Raymond Dickerson. She attended Carter High School. After which, she went on to become a Recreation Therapist at Lakeshore Mental Health Institution, where she worked for 24 years.

Mona married Donald Russell Sr. on February 18, 1983. Her family will remember her as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt who cherished her family above all else.

Mona was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, David and Edward “Eddie” Dickerson. Mona is survived by her husband Donald Russell Sr., daughter Donisha Russell, son Mackenzie Russell, stepchildren Donald Russell Jr., Traci Russell, and Tamika Russell and grandchildren; sisters Anita Fortson and Dana Young; brother Jeffery Dickerson; brothers in law Dennis and Gregory Rodgers; granddaughter Jasmine Mckissick; nieces Michaela and Shanita Fortson and Vanessa Mason; nephews Michael Mason and Jackie Coffman; great nieces Mercedes Hickman, Morghan, Mayci, and Kamden Mason, Amiya Fortson, Leyianna and Kaia Taylor, and Andee Hickman; great nephews Davontae Fortson and Mason Harbin; family and close friends Robert Taylor, Vickie and Steve Knuckles, Chris Chandler, Christina Underwood and many others she loved.

There will be a private memorial for family on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 8100 Harbor Cove Drive, Knoxville, TN 37938 between 5-6 p.m. Condolences may be sent to: Donald Russell Sr. 4231 Ivy Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914

“ALWAYS & FOREVER”