Jacqualine Nobles Russell

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Jacqualine Nobles Russell, who departed this earthly life on February 21, 2026. Born on March 1, 1968, in the charming town of Pell City, Alabama, Jacqualine was a beacon of love, strength, and compassion, touching all who crossed her path. The cherished daughter of the late Rev. Carl and Lillie Nobles, Jacqualine was raised in a home filled with love and faith. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her dear brother Karl Nobles, and her devoted husband, James Russell. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her children: Anita Russell, Stephen Russell, and James A. Russell III, who were her pride and joy. Her legacy continues through her adored grandchildren: Dominique Hawkins, Lekiya Stone, Tanesha Harris, Javon Russell, and Denver Russell, who will forever carry her spirit in their hearts. Jacqualine was a woman of great dedication, spending the majority of her career serving the St. Clair County court system with integrity and commitment. Her work not only exemplified her professionalism but also her unwavering dedication to justice and community service. Her siblings, Angela Russell and Paula Jackson, shared a lifetime of memories with Jacqualine, as did her special twin nieces, Jasmine and Jerica Chatman, whom she cherished wholeheartedly. Her family extended beyond blood, including countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, all of whom felt the warmth of her love and kindness. Jacqualine's life will be celebrated on February 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Jelks Funeral Home, located at 4904 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL. It will be a time to honor and remember a life beautifully lived and a soul profoundly loved. Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and love that have surrounded them during this difficult time. Your kindness and support have been a source of comfort and are deeply appreciated. As we gather to remember Jacqualine, let us carry forward her legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith. Though she will be dearly missed, her spirit will forever illuminate our lives, guiding us with the same grace and warmth she shared with the world.