Russell, Viola Elizabeth Heard

Held Long Career With Candlewick Yarns

  • Thursday, April 24, 2025
Viola Elizabeth Heard Russell
Viola Elizabeth Heard Russell

Viola Elizabeth Heard Russell, 82, of Graysville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2025, at her home.

Born in Dunlap, Tn., she retired from Candlewick Yarns where she worked for over 36 years and was of the Protestant faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Russell; parents, Orville and Virginia Hixson Heard; and sister, Margaret Ann Brackett.

Viola is survived by her son, Timothy Russell; brother, James Franklin Heard; three grandchildren, Charles Cecil Russell, Moses Orville Guerrini and Harley Ormano Guerrini; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Graysville Cemetery with Rev. Tom Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.

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