Erica Alise Russell, age 29, of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Stockton, California, on April 7, 1996, she was the beloved adopted daughter of Pat and Connie Bivens.
After graduating from high school, Erica earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Cal State University, Stanislaus. Erica showcased her creativity and talent as a make-up artist and the owner of Artistry by Alise. In 2021, Erica married the love of her life, Colin, and joined the Russell family in moving to Georgia to chart a new course. Providence Farmstead represents the next chapter in family farming, including raising beef and dairy cattle as well as growing crops. Erica enthusiastically managed the marketing, website and social media for Providence. In 2023, Erica and Colin became the proud parents of Oliver Clifton Russell. Erica flourished as a mother, joyfully bringing Oliver with her to every family business meeting or event. In the past year, she was an integral part of the successful opening of The Farmstead Market in Clayton, GA. Erica radiated warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife to Colin and a loving mother who cherished her son, Oliver. She was a parishioner of St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville.
Erica is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Maria Lourenco. She is survived by her loving husband, Colin Russell, and their son, Oliver Russell of Clarkesville; her parents, Pat and Connie Bivens of Hilmar, CA; brother Michael Bivens (Jessika) of Patterson their son Caspian, and brother Austin Bivens of Hilmar, CA; paternal grandparents Jim and Shanon Bivens of Fruitland, ID; her in-laws, C.A. and Kirsten Russell of Lakemont; brother-in-law Lars Russell of Otto, NC; sister-in-law McCalister Russell of Clayton.
A Celebration of Life service for Erica will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Lake Rabun Pavilion, 1757 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont, GA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, CA. Those attending these services are encouraged to bring a letter for Oliver, sharing memories of his mother or words of encouragement for his future.
Those wishing to honor Erica’s memory may make memorial contributions to Place of Hope, a Clayton, GA, non-profit supporting children in and out of foster care, at www.placeofhopenga.com/general-5.
An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256
