Mother of Alabama QB speaks on tragic loss of twin sister: ‘Never truly be whole again’
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s family poses for a photo before the A-Day practice at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)Will McLelland
April Moore, the mother of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, released a statement Friday on social media about the death of her daughter, Kierston Russell.
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of the Alabama quarterback, died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa.
“As a family we are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude at the outpouring of thoughts, prayers and messages we have received from family, friends, the University of Alabama, Duncanville High School and people all across the country this week,” Moore wrote. “There is no way we can respond to them all but please know we see and feel all of your love and support. These are words a mother never imagines having to write about their child in a lifetime. I know I will never truly be whole again.
Kierston, you were a true angel from God and the only thought that is providing me with any peace and strength in this moment is knowing that you are resting with him now. For 18 years, I have been a witness to your shining light on everyone you met and in everything you did. My love for you cannot be measured, it is infinite and it will always be a part of me. Thank you, God, for choosing me to be her mother, I will spend every day for the rest of my life honoring her legacy in everything I do.”
The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit announced Kierston Russell’s death Thursday on behalf of the family.
