Amy Russell (maiden name Amy Corbin, legal name Amy Sanchez from a previous marriage) passed away on 2/1/26 when, by her request, her organs were donated to prolong the lives of others in need. Amy fell into a coma and suffered brain death from complications of an autoimmune disorder and a severe kidney infection. The staff of Kaweah Delta fought for Amy and treated her with dignity throughout. Her family and friends gathered around her in prayer to seek healing for a week, but medical testing continued to show that Amy had zero brain activity. The family felt the Lord tell us it was time to let her go and we honored her request for organ donation. Even as she was on life support, as organ candidates were being lined up, the hospital continued to check her brain activity but none ever returned. She has now found her ultimate healing in the arms of Jesus and she waits for us to join her there.
As an organ donor, an honor ceremony was performed for her and these words about her life were spoken over her as she was taken away:
This is Amy. Her name means beloved, and today we know how deeply that is true. She is loved by her husband, her three children, her mother, her siblings, and the many friends and family members who cherish her, both on earth and in heaven. Most of all, she is loved by a God who knew her before her first breath and who now holds her gently in His arms.
She is the kind of woman whose faith doesn’t just live in words — it walks into rooms, wraps arms around hurting people, and quietly changes lives. Her love for Jesus overflows in everything she does, from the way she worships with joy and freedom to the way she serves with humility when no one is watching. She didn’t just believe the Gospel; she lived it out in everyday, tangible ways.
As a wife and mother of three, she built a home marked by love, steadiness, and grace. Her family was strengthened by her prayers, her wisdom, and the countless unseen sacrifices she made. Yet her mother’s heart didn’t stop at her own front door. She became a safe place and guiding voice for young people who were struggling, offering them not only advice, but belonging. To many, she was more than a mentor — she was an adoptive mom in the truest sense.
Her compassion stretched even further, reaching those battling addiction, those who were hungry, and those without a place to call home. She gave generously, listened patiently, and stood faithfully beside people in their hardest seasons. Loyal, trustworthy, and full of Christlike love, she was a friend who showed up and a counselor who never gave up. Her life was a beautiful reflection of the heart of Jesus — radiant with grace, rich in mercy, and alive with hope. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
The family is seeking donations to cover Amy’s final expenses and to begin to recover from the impact of years of supporting Amy as she battled severe chronic illness.
Amy’s memorial will take place on 2/15/26 at 4 pm at Cameron Creek church in Farmersville, CA. All who wish to show their love of Amy and celebrate her life with us are welcome
to attend.