Gaynell Russell
Gaynell Russell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend departed this life March 16, 2022, in Brunswick, Georgia, at the age of 80.
The youngest of four children, she was born Gaynell Phyllis Loughney on January 31, 1942, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Russell and Barbara (Burns) Loughney. The family returned to Red Lodge, Montana post WWII, where Gay was raised and attended school.
Gay was an adoring and devoted mom to her four children. A beautician by trade, she was a hardworking and talented hairdresser who loved to make people smile. She especially liked to make others feel welcome,, and often used her skills and creativity with hair styling to help do that.
She was a natural social butterfly. Gay was very personable, had the gift of gab and never met a stranger; she would do anything to help someone in need. read more
