LINDA GAIL RUSSELL, 55 BARTOW - Linda Gail Russell , 55, died June 24, 2011, of a stroke. Born September 11, 1955 in Roanoke, VA, Mrs. Russell was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is survived by her husband; Steve Russell; daughters: Ashley Sowell (Rick); Brittany Russell (Lucas Thompson); son: Chris Russell (Amber) all of Bartow; mother: Grace Waddell-Ritchie (John) Lakeland; sister: Diane Boone (Marcus), Austin, TX; brothers: Mike Waddell (Peggy) Prosper, TX; Allen Waddell (Susan), Winter Haven & 4 grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday, June 27, 2011, 6-8 P.M. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Vineyard Church of God, 490 W. Vine St, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com