Orneville – Cheryl A. Russell, 76, passed away peacefully November 13, 2025, at Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born August 3, 1949, in Milo, the daughter of Willis C. and Roberta E. (Herbest) Gerrish. Cheryl will be remembered by her family as a feisty woman who loved shopping, crafting, knitting, and quilting. They will miss her great cooking, especially her yeast rolls and blueberry muffins. She was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Milo.

Cheryl is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Russell and Crystal Grant and her husband, Chad; four grandchildren, Bradley Brown, Cooper Brown, Macee Grant and her significant other, Chris Morton, and Mylee Grant; great-grandson, Reece Brown; two sisters, Cathy Ames and Teresa Goodine and her husband, Norman; special nephew, Jason Gerrish; and several other nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her loving husband, Carroll Russell, she was predeceased by her parents, and her son-in-law, Danny Brown.

A funeral service will be held 10AM Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, with Rev. Michele St. Cyr officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Milo. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.