NELDA RUTH TUMLIN CAWFORD, age 85, passed from this world Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home where she wished to be. She was born November 24, 1934 in Talladega, Alabama and lived in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Irene Tumlin, her loving husband of 40 years Dan Crawford, and oldest son Floyd Crawford. She is survived by one son Scott (Kim) Crawford, two daughters Ginger (Scott) Langston, Cindy (Eddie) Birdyshaw. Six Grandchildren Daniel Langston, Danielle Crawford, Jessica Birdyshaw, Jacob Crawford, Joshua Crawford, and Cheyenne (Liam) Greer. Three Great-grandsons Arron and Dylan Langston, and Caleb Greer. One brother Stan (Linda) Tumlin and two sisters Glenda (Roy) Hollingsworth, and Barbara (David) Taff, a host of nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, many friends and a loving church family. She was a faithful member of the Tarrant Church of Christ for over 55 years. Nelda was a very talented seamstress. She worked on and off throughout her 85 years. Her favorite job was working at Jefferson Christian Academy Daycare loving and taking care of babies until she was 81 years old. Nelda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life for Nelda will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Wooten Chapel Cemetery.
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