Barbara Ann Russell, 78, of Laurel, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home. Born on August 4, 1947, in Louisville, Mississippi, Barbara was a beloved member of her community and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Russell, Sr.; her father, William Thomas Haggard, Sr.; and her mother, Margie Hisaw Brewer (Adron).

Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her son, Bobby Russell, Jr. and his wife Robin; her daughter, Donna Jones and her husband Chris; her brother, William Thomas Haggard, Jr.; and her sisters, Linda Rayborn and Brenda Purvis with her husband Phil. She was a cherished grandmother to Krista Jones, Shannon Jones, Malcolm Russell and his wife Maddy, and Brandon Russell and his fiancé Brianna. Her legacy continues with her great-grandchildren, Kaden Brooks, Bentley Harris and her husband Dalton, Lexus Jones, Camry Jones, Adrian Jones, Ryder Jones, and Eil Jones, as well as her great-great-grandchildren, Bennett Russell and Jaxon Harris.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, located at 4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00AM at the same location, with Tyler Powell officiating. Following the service, Barbara will be laid to rest at Sharon Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi.

Barbara will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her family invites friends and loved ones to sign the online guestbook at www.colonialchapellaurel.com.