It is with sadness but great rejoicing that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, affectionately known to all as Nana, on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  She is now safe and whole again in the arms of Jesus.

Martha Lanelle Cullum Burrell, 89, was born on August 28th, 1936 to Lester and Clara Cullum.   She was one of ten children born to them.

She was raised in Fort Worth, Texas before moving to Alabama to raise her family here.  She was a hard worker who spent many years at the Wrangler/Blue Bell factory in Oneonta, but her children and grandchildren were her heart.  She was dedicated to caring for any and all of them when she was able.  She had a deep faith in God and was saved at the age of 7 at Lena Pope Home in Texas.  She spent many years at White Springs Baptist Church in Rainbow City before moving her membership to Aurora Baptist Church and eventually to Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Altoona, where she was a Sunday School teacher and VBS leader. She eventually moved back to White Springs Baptist Church.  While she has not been able to attend recently, her faith remained strong and her membership remained at White Springs Baptist Church.

She leaves behind  to cherish her memory a wonderful legacy in her children and grandchildren which includes her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Donald Self, Tammy and David Bryant, Anna Marie and Allen Lancaster; her son, Perry Burrell; 13 grandchildren, Rachel (David) Mayer, Jessica (Jason) Espey, Brittany (Scott) Schwendemann, Jason (Jane) Bryant, Brandy (Carl) Fultz, Trevor (Kayla) Lancaster, Allen (Jennifer) Bullard, Nick (Alura) Burrell, Eric Burrell, Kori (Ryan) Brown, Shane (Destiny) Burrell, Kyle Burrell, Savanna (Jagur) Teet; 24 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kelton, Jonathan, Noah, Kyra, LeAnna, Enslee, Makayla, Jolie, Jacob, Harper, Miranda, Phoenix, Cohen, Abram, Lilee Anna, Alina, Declan, Blaze, Jemma, Liam, Jonah, Aribella, and Lincoln; one great-great granddaughter, Oakleigh; sister, Linda Spiers; and a host of nieces and nephews, many still in the state of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; her youngest son, David Burrell; and her infant daughter, Mary Denise.

She will be greatly missed, but praise the Lord, she is no longer suffering from the effects of dementia and heart disease.  Flowers are appreciated but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's and dementia prevention organizations or your favorite charities.

Special thanks to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice, especially Alyssa, Tiffany, Savannah, Jon, Chris, Claire, Jenna, Joy, Chrissey, Glenda, and all who have assisted in her care the past several months. Also, thanks to Healing Hearts Home Care, specifically Jessica, Lexi, and Lynn. The care, concern, and support you all have shown to her will never be forgotten by this care-giver.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Services will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Thursday, February 12th.  Visitation will be from 12 p.m. -2 p.m. with service at 2 p.m. and burial to follow, all at Crestwood. Crestwood Funeral Home is in charge.  Brother Michael Yopp will officiate the service.