Melissa Renae Russell

Melissa Renae Russell, 56, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Stinnett Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Melissa was born December 19, 1968, in Borger to Ira “Bud” Yake and Alice Blackmon Yake. She married Leslie Russell on November 10, 2000, in Stinnett. Melissa loved going to casinos and camping. Nothing brought more joy to her life than her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Alice Yake; and son, Jake Cullon.

Survivors include her husband, Leslie Russell of Stinnett; daughters, Stacie Miller and husband Braden of Stinnett, Shelby Dougherty and husband Canyon of Stinnett, Mandy Joyce of Borger; son, Bobby Mitchell and wife Amy of Midlothian, Texas; eight grandchildren; along with numerous family and friends.