Brenda Kay Russell

Brenda Nelson Russell, 74, of Coleman Tx, passed away on December 06, 2025 in Abilene, Tx.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5PM to7PM at The Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene Tx, located at 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd .

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 10 AM. Chad Anders will be officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Brenda Nelson Russell was born on April 12, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to Ruby and Billy Nelson. She attended school in Abilene and graduated from Cooper High School in 1970. Committed to her passion for beauty, she pursued her education at Alladin Beauty College, graduating in 1986.

Brenda married Jerry Little in 1970 in Abilene, Texas, and together they had two children, Carrie Hensley and Justin Little. On September 2, 1988, Brenda married Randy Russell in Abilene. She worked as a cosmetologist at M & M Beauty Salon for several years, where she shared her creativity and talent with clients. Throughout her life, Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

In her free time, Brenda enjoyed reading and painting. Her devotion to her children was unmatched; she frequently took trips with her daughter on many adventures. When not exploring with her daughter, she would spend countless hours on the phone with her son or playing games with him. Her home was always filled with love and laughter, as she often spent time in the kitchen preparing meals for her large family, especially her grandchildren. Many fond memories were created at the lake, where she taught her grandchildren how to fish.

As her great-grandchildren arrived, Brenda continued to shower them with love, delighting in reading them stories, playing games, and cooking her famous shoestring French fries and mini pancakes.

Brenda's nurturing spirit and love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband Randy Russell, her parents Ruby and Billy Nelson, and her sister Debbie Floyd.

Brenda is survived by her children; daughter Carrie Hensley and husband Kerry, son Justin Little; brother Garry Nelson and wife Debra; sisters Judy McArthur and husband Phil, Tina Rogers and husband Sam, Gina Briggs, and Terry Nelson. Additionally, she leaves behind three grandchildren, Jerron Hensley, Dillon Hensley and wife Keisha, Corbin Russell, as well as three great-grandchildren, Graceyn Hensley, Rainey Hensley, and Cole Hensley.

The family of Brenda Nelson Russell wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Melissa Bagwell and Brenda Bagwell at Melissa's Assisted Living & Senior Home. You have truly become family to us and have made this difficult time peaceful and comforting. Your kindness and support are deeply appreciated, and you are truly angels on earth.

We also wish to express our gratitude to Kathryn, Kevin, Leslie, Rowena, Sabrina, Vivian and the rest of the staff with Kinder Hearts Home Health and Hospice. Your dedication to your field is extraordinary, and your compassion for patients and families was a blessing to us.

To Mallory, Mary, and Steve with Enhabit Home Health, who cared for her while she was still able to be home, you were true angels, and we will be forever grateful for the care and compassion you showed her. We also wish to extend our gratitude to the Funeral Directors and staff at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.