My mother, Jean Shults, Peggy Scott and I were at Brunette’s 100th birthday. Jean and Peggy (both gone now) were Brunette’s Town Village friends. At that time Brunette had not seen me for about two years. When I walked in she knew exactly who I was. That day she looked no more than 70, played the piano and just talked to everyone. 
At Town Village she always walked with purpose. 
I am so sorry for your loss and wish I had known about her passing. 

Oh my! The memories I'll always cherish of Brunette from my youth.  She inspired me to practice my piano playing after listening to her play 12th Street Rag at her home in Jackson. Brunette's daughter Mary Lou and I were childhood friends, and I always enjoyed visiting their home for fun times and listening to Brunette tear up that piano. Back around her 100th birthday I reconnected with her by mail, and then one day she called me on the phone which was a complete delight to me. To hear her voice again, and to see the wonderful YouTube videos of her, brought back heartfelt memories. All my love to the family, and we can all celebrate a truly full and remarkable life. 

Remember meeting her at Blondies house.   She was my grandmother Etoyle  Crawford Huspeths double first cousin and dear friend.  Such a life to celebrate 

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Brunette Crawford Nelms

March 9, 1910 – May 4, 2021

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