Russell Cooley

Russell Glenn Cooley, age 73, of Shepherdsville, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at University of Louisville South Hospital in Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Columbus and Nellie Slusser Coolie; a sister, Delores; three brothers, Kenny, Walter and Charles.

Russell is survived by his wife Shelia Wolford Cooley; four nieces, Debbie, Laura, Sheryl and Jennifer; a nephew, Alan; several great nieces and great nephews; a sister in law, Holly (Kenny) Milburn and a brother in law, Robbie (Linda) Wolford.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Dixon-Rogers funeral home in Magnolia with Bro. James Crim officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

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