- Date Of Birth: November 27, 1940
- Date Of Death: December 8, 2021
- Spouse: James “Jim” Russell
- Siblings: Ralph Crane (Patsy) (brother), Jack Crane (brother)
- Children: Jimmy Ray Russell, Sherry Aufmann
- Resting Place: Broadlawn Memorial Gardens
- Occupation: Homemaker
- City: Statham
- State: Georgia
Barbara Jean Crane Russell, age 81, of Statham, GA, formerly of Buford, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
She was preceded in death by parents, O’Dell and Nannie Parker Crane; brothers, Clifford Dallas Crane and Richard (Harland) Crane.
Mrs. Russell is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, James “Jim” Russell of Statham; children, Jimmy Ray and Debbie Russell of Statham and Sherry and Brad Aufmann of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer and Russ Cate, Christopher and Brooke Russell, Ashley and Pete Sieg; eight great grandchildren; sister, Jeannette Crane of Canton, GA; brothers, Ralph Crane (Patsy) of Flowery Branch, GA and Jack Crane of Gainesville, GA; and aunt, Ruby Parker of Rest Haven, GA.
Mrs. Russell was born on November 27, 1940 in Maxeys, GA. She was a homemaker, and a member of Statham First Baptist Church in Statham, GA. Mrs. Russell enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Spending time with her family was her biggest joy.