Tina Lushell Russell passed away Dec. 9, 2020.
She was born Jan. 21, 1970, to Eva Mae (Russell) Edwards in La Porte, Ind.
Tina had an enjoyable upbringing that included the most awesome birthday and holiday celebrations with many family and friends. Tina accepted our Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, located in Kingsford Heights, Ind., where she served and was a member of the Sunshine Band.
Tina attended La Porte High School and received her General Education Diploma in 1988. She was a graduate of Jackson State University with her degree in Culinary Arts. She also obtained training at Michigan City Beauty College to become a licensed nail technician. In her 40s, Tina continued her journey of education and obtained her Associate Degree for medical billing and coding as well as completing her courses to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Brown Mackie Technical College. Tina’s greatest achievement was the birth of her only child, her son, Java Russell. Tina and Java had an amazing relationship and he was and will remain her pride and joy.
Tina was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Mae (Russell) Edwards, and her (step) father, Jesse Edwards. She leaves behind her beloved son, Java Russell of Kingsford Heights; sister, Chiffon Edwards of Kingsford Heights; sister, Shantelle Fisher-Smith of Cudahy, Wis.; and a host of cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte. A funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m.
All attending are required to wear a mask.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.