May 3, 2021
Audrey D. Redmon Knowles Russell, age 89 was born on June 17, 1931 and went to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Webb House Retirement Home in McMinnville where she was residing.
She was the oldest child of Charlie Roston Redmon & Lorene Slatton Redmon who preceded her in death. Audrey grew up in the Indian Mound Community of DeKalb County, TN. Her most precious memories were of attending church at Indian Mound The Baptist Church where she had been a member since 1946 and attended all her life. Audrey was married to Eston Knowles on Feb. 11, 1950 and were married for 58 years until his death in 2008. She helped her husband in Eston Knowles Reality for over 40 years. They lived and raised their 3 sons in Sparta & Smithville, TN. She was later married to Tom Russell of McMinnville in 2009 until his passing in 2017.
Audrey is survived by her sons, Levoy & Teresa Knowles of McMinnville, TN, Terry & Pamela Knowles of Murfreesboro, TN & Chuck Knowles & Amanda Gibbons of Nashville, TN. Grandchildren, Bryan & Samantha Knowles of Knoxville, TN, Andy & Chelsea Knowles of McMinnville, TN, Ashley & Hayden Campbell of Nashville, TN & Caitlyn Knowles of Clarksville, TN. Step Grandchildren, Paige & Austin Gaskell of Murfreesboro, TN & Peyton Manis & fiance Chase Roberts of Murfreesboro, TN, Madison Bailey, Anna Marie Bailey & Kaitlyn Bailey of Panama City Beach, FL. Step Children, Cynthia & Rayburn Pedigo & family, Melissa & Joey Livesay & family, Tony & Angie Russell & family. Great Grandchildren who were such a joy to her, Parker & Kinsley Knowles, Beckett, Lawson & Lake Knowles. Sister, Charlene Pickett & a Brother and Sister-in-law, Keith & Sherry Redmon. Sisters-in-law, Ruth Redmon & Louise Knowles. Her special aunt, Gladys Stephens Luna Prater. Audrey has many nieces, nephews, church family, the Webb House family, and friends who survive.
Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husbands, Eston Knowles & Tom Russell, her parents, infant brother, James Calvin Redmon, brother & his wife, John & Imelda Redmon and Royce Redmon. Sister & brother-in-law, Betty & Herman Prater. Brothers-in-law & wife, Jesse Lewis (Chester) & Linda Knowles, B.P. (Dick) Knowles.
The family would like to thank the Webb House in McMinnville for their kind & helpful care of their mom, Audrey for the past few years. Also, to Avalon Hospice for the kindness & care shown to her in her last days. The family has a special thank you to Dr. Hugh Don Cripps of Smithville for his tireless medical attention to our mom through the years.
Officiating at the service will be Brother Frank Randolph, pastor of Indian Mound The Baptist Church & Brother Johnny Adcock. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 11am in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 4-8pm and again on Thursday from 9am until the service time at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Indian Mound The Baptist Church in memory of Ms. Audrey. Donations can be made at the funeral home or sent to Joe Hallums, 1307 Fanchers Mill Rd. Sparta, TN 38583.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.