Mary Ellen Tanner Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Ellen Tanner of Mendenhall, Mississippi, born in Cuba, Illinois, whose life came to an end on December 10, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ellen Tanner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband L. E. Tanner; her daughter Verna Roberts; her parents, James Grindle and Mary Ellen Garrison Grindle; and her siblings, William Grindle, George Grindle, Jimmy Grindle, Jr., Evelyn Parrish and Lucille Sutton.
She is survived by: her children, Larry Nunn, Richard Nunn and Janet Wright; and her stepchildren, Larry Tanner (Sue) and Sue Cummings (Brian). She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 40 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
