Monica Russell

Hi Doslin and family May the good hand of our God be with at this time. Death is very hard to come to grips with, non-the-less we can cope. Prayers is for all of you Marva

Monica was a hard working kind generous cousin she is always willing to help, she made it possible for me to visit my mom by providing me with invitation letters and bank details for which i will be forever grateful. Gone too soon my cousin.RIP .you will be forever missed❤

Monica was a lively soul, met her 10 years ago through my cousin Errol, she became like family, she would fly all the way to USA to celebrate with us whenever we had special occasions, she will be greatly missed, but the memories will live on. Our sincere condolences to her family Stay strong be of good courage and God will see you through. Mr & Mrs Brian Daniels and family

Knowing Monica. It was.so.short and special she was just amazing to be around.make her my friend we..have.lost.of fun.we eat the food we love I really miss. Her so much everyday.i still think of her.R.i p my love u will. Always. Remember

My deepest condolences and love to the children and family of Monica. I pray that you continue to receive strength and comfort at this time. Especially with all the funny and loving memories that will be shared with you. May Monica continue to walk in eternal light. “We talk about them, because we’re proud. We talk about them, because they deserve to be remembered. We talk about them, because even though they are not physically with us, they are never far from our mind. We talk about them because they are a part of us, a part that we could never ignore or disown. We talk about them because we love them still.and always will. Forever. Nothing will ever change that.” My love to you all. Sala XxX

Hey Monica was great strength she put on the map by me helping getting me job plus others thing she saw potentially in me. It’s a serious loss she’s was real gener Darryl

Monica was the best cousin ever. She supported me and came to my shows when no one else did. She always encouraged me and showed me so mush love. She was my big sister Michelle’s right hand. The world won’t me the same without you cuz❤️

What a wonderful woman Monica was , I had the pleasure of being part of her family by adding two more Russell’s to the crew. Monica was the best at being her fantastic self, always there ready to help everyone , holding the word together, Monica what an amazing soul , the perfect woman. We truly loved everything about her x❤

Family isn’t always blood related.  I can’t really remember my life without Monica & her family in it. I am absolutely blessed to have 2 sisters that I call my best friends from the same family.  I watched Monica succumb to this terrible illness over the years whilst watching her sister Sandra, along with Monica’s close family & friends do everything possible to make Monica’s life as happy and as comfortable as they could through their own personal sacrifice. When a family member or close friend becomes ill, nothing and that’s absolutely nothing matters anymore but them. As her friends I will always remember Janice and I racking our brains as to what we could do to make more memories for Monica whilst we could. (as if we didn’t have enough with the millions we had but we just thought we needed to add to them). I was fortunate to spend 2 out of my last 4 birthdays with Monica. Just sitting eating the food we love with good company thats all we needed. I will forever call a big breakfast a ‘Monica breakfast’ (that’s where you get everything out of the freezer that fits onto a baking tray and eat it for breakfast lol) & a slow jams rave will always be known to me as a ‘Monica rave’. I thank Monica for blessing my life, for all the crazy memories we made, for making me honorary God mum to her first born daughter Rosian (Monicas twin), actual Godmum to her eldest son Darnell (Monicas politician) & for her youngest son Nathan (Monicas businessman), youngest daughter Liyah (Monicas Tik Tok star) and Alaiyah (her smart little cookie grandchild), well you always know that aunty Shenaz will always be in your life mainly as your ‘Treat Aunty’ for as long as I live.  If I can say one thing about Monica its that she fiercely valued her family so all of you stick together always, it’s the only way to honour Monica’s memory. God will grant Monica the highest place in heaven as it’s the only place she deserves for all she has done for those she cared about.  May God give Monicas family and friends the strength to cope with this devastating loss in our lives. I for one will never forget my brave best friend ever. Lots of love Shen.xx 

Sending love, strength and deepest condolences to all the Russell family, to Monica’s partner and children and all that knew and loved her. I haven’t seen Monica for many years but what I did know of her she was a such a lovely lady and will be truly missed. RIP Monica, much love. xx

I have known Monica all my life and as Shen said family isn’t always blood related. I remember going on a weekender with Terry and Mon and trying to keep up with them with the alcohol which didn’t work as I’m such a light weight but the weekend was wicked and we all partied hard (it took me DAYS to get over that one! ). Mon and her big smile will be dearly missed by all, may god bless your soul and RIP.

My God Sis Monica will be deeply missed in so many ways, the time in which i got to know her in my Adult life, she’s lovely, caring, bubbly and full of life. The last time I saw her was last year at my God brother Stephon’s Memorial and she was so brave and strong. We spoke and we laughed and had a lil drink of brandy together and I kept saying to her how strong and blessed she is and that she also has a loving family who love and care for her. May your sweet soul continue to RIEP. Lots of love always God Sis Natasha, Auntie Sandra, Steve Richard and Tianna Xxxx

Dear Monica What an amazing woman! Known Monica and family since she was a child. Always respectful, always worked hard, always had a smile on her face. So proud her family and mine have remained good friends/family over the years. I pray God’s blessings for peace and strength over parents, children, siblings and extended family. Monica’s memory will live on in our family and by God’s grace, although her presence is missed, Monica is now at peace. Dance with the angels my darling girl until we meet again. Sylvia ❤️❤️

I have known Monica for over 30 years. I feel blessed being part of her journey, seeing her grow and becoming the phenomenal woman she was. Many know Monica has a hard working women, she truly was that. Alongside that she partied hard too. Monica loved life, fun, her friends and family. Most of all she loved her children and strieved to give them the best she could. I write these words with great sadness as she is no longer here with us. I take comfort believing death is not the end. Monica has moved on to another assignment. Her legacy and memories will live on through her children. Rest in peace my friend and rise in glory. You will be missed but never forgotten ❤ ♥

Monica, From the first day that we had to be separated at collage for laughing, our lives have been intertwined, friends for near 3 decades, our children have grown up together, being more like family than friends. I have such fond memories of our lives together, since giving up work we have shared a cuppa and a chat every week, it has been heartbreaking to watch you succumb to this terrible illness, but your kindness, smile laugh and sense of humour never failed. My Wednesdays will never be the same again. Monica, you leave a void in my life that can’t be filled, we were supposed to be old ladies together. love you and miss you with all my heart. Tara & Family xx

Monica Russell a lady inspired for life Passion and style. At the core of her everyday I can truly say it’s for the love of family. Memories of raving, I say this with laughter and tears, as Monica always had a story if it wasn’t food fashion where to go how to do it you always ended up laughing ..just brilliant.. I really believe that Monica’s legacy lives on through all her children who posses elements of love and tradition ❤ virtual hugs to the family

Monica, the most brave and selfless person that I had the pleasure of knowing. She was so caring,fun and cheeky.  She worked hard, played equally hard, and was always the life and soul of the party. She loved her children and family so deeply, and was an amazing friend who helped anyone and everyone who needed anything.   Mon, you were a constant in my life.  Now what will I do without you?   We grew up together as children we worked together as young people we tore up virtually every club in East London as young adults , you were there when I met my husband, you were there when I had my children, you were there when I lost my Dad …through the ups and downs of life..you were always there. I’ve known you longer than I know myself….you cannot imagine how much you will be missed. Even through your illness you still thought of others, always trying to make sure everyone was okay, holding tightly on to that matriarch role. You were a soldier until  the very end, and I am so very proud of you.  Your  legacy not only lives on, not only in your beautiful children, Rosian, Darnell, Nathan and Liyah  and your grandbaby Alaiyah, but in each and every one of us that loved you. You inspire me to be braver, to throw caution to the wind, to live life to the fullest and to keep going no matter how tough it gets. But now, you are at peace, and I am sad because you’re not here, but I smile because I know you are now free.  Life will not be the same without you, but I will go on knowing that you inspire me to live life for the better, and so I will carry a piece of you in my heart forever more.   You were loved and always will be loved.   Until we meet again.    Jan xx

Rest in peace Monica. You are gone, but won’t be forgotten. You touched the lives of so many who will keep your memory alive. Sleep on beloved and take your rest. We loved you well but Jesus loves you best. Goodnight.

To me, Monica was a ray of sunshine. Before I truly understood and embraced spirituality, she was the embodiment of it. She always had a positive attitude. She would also put forward an attitude of gratitude and encourage Sandra and I when we were younger. She was the one of the most generous people I know. So giving and welcoming. She followed in her beautiful mother’s footsteps and took on the matriarchal role in the family when her mum left for Canada. Monica’s heart and house was always open. She nurture through food and love and was always so welcoming. She embraced life to the fullest whilst she could. She touched everyone’s lives in a positive way – and that’s the saddest part. We’ve lost a great human being – an upstanding mother, a wise and amazing friend and a strong and loving family member. I hope all who knew Monica, take comfort in the fact, she has left an exemplary legacy and passed down so many of her wonderful attributes to her children and sisters. Your memory will never be forgotten and will live on strong, in all of us. Rest in peace Monica – our ray of sunshine. Czarina

Monica, looking back at the photos, we shared so much together as friends. You introduced us to the raving scene and we tried to follow you and Janice whenever we could. You were the big sis that looked after and protected Tasha, Sandra and Terry. I am so blessed that you managed to share my 50th in May and you were the last one standing when the doors closed at 2am. I am saddened by your passing. I hope you are now at peace. Your legacy will leave on with your children and grandchildren and we will all miss you dearly. Love Maz xx

My deepest condolences to Monica’s family and friends that are so deeply affected by Monica’s passing. I was privileged to meet Monica a few times and will remember her as a funny, lovely person. I pray you are at peace now. With love, Leena