Yolanda C. Tanner, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1936, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and loving service to others. Yolanda was preceded in death by her parents, José Collados Ramirez and Francesca Ramirez Monte' Collados, and by her beloved husband, James C. Tanner Sr. She is survived by her devoted children: Diane T. Huddleston (Billy); James C. Tanner Jr. (Darlene); Larry D. Tanner (Tressa); and Jennifer T. Roach (Kyle). She was a proud and loving grandmother to Sara R. Cotton (Todd), David T. Tanner (Lori), Kalin T. Marino (Anthony), Erica D. Curtin (Phillip), James C. Tanner III, Allie T. Fiscus (Michael), Tanner C. Roach, and Carter A. Roach. Her joy multiplied through her great-grandchildren: Logan Murphy, Darby Rose Murphy, Parker Curtin, Tyler Cotton, Peyton Curtin, Raegan Tanner, Annabelle Curtin, Jacob Marino, Luke Tanner, Katherine Marino, Daxton Tanner, and Tatum Tanner. She is also survived by her sister, Manuella Collados, along with her cherished nieces and nephew. Yolanda was a lifelong member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where her faith was the foundation of her life. A wonderful homemaker, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and steadfast devotion. She loved the Lord deeply, and her faith guided her actions, her generosity, and her enduring kindness. Yolanda's legacy is one of unwavering faith, selfless love, and family devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
November 8, 1936 — December 18, 2025
Graveside Service Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 am at Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL 36619
