Martha Louise "Mimi" Prince

Martha Louise Prince, age 97, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away on July 2, 2025. A service will be held on July 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, with visitation from 12:30–2:00 p.m. Reverend Terry Bentley will officiate. A private interment will take place at Crestwood Mausoleum on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Bertha Thomas; her husband, Walter Russell Prince Sr.; her brother, Harry “Scooter” Thomas; and her granddaughter, Julie Prince Wilson.

She is survived by her children: Walter Russell Prince Jr. (Debbie), Sheila Raines (Keith), and Jeff Prince (Bevin); grandchildren: Scott Prince (Tammy), Ashley Lincoln, Lindsey Tucker (Christian), Andrew Prince (Collyn), and Caroline Prince; siblings: Sandy Davis and Frank Thomas (Rita); thirteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Louise graduated from Altoona High School in 1946 and married her childhood sweetheart, Russell, on March 19, 1949. They moved to Auburn, Alabama, where she worked at the Tiger Theater until his graduation from pharmacy school. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to cook— a passion she passed down to her entire family. She was also a proud Auburn University fan and loved anything related to Auburn.

She was a long-time member of Central United Methodist Church, later known as Christ Central Methodist, where she was actively involved in the United Methodist Women and enjoyed spending time with her church friends and family.

She especially loved gospel music and looked forward to watching the Gaither’s each week— even attending one of their concerts in person.

In 2020, she moved to Oak Landing Assisted Living, where she made many new friends. She loved the staff and was deeply appreciative of the care they gave her until her passing.

Pallbearers will be family members. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the owners and staff of Oak Landing, the Attalla Police and Fire Departments, and A-Med Ambulance Service for their compassion and care.