Melba Baldwin Tumlinson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melba Baldwin Tumlinson of Dale, Texas, who passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Baldwin Tumlinson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubert Baldwin and Jaunita Baldwin (Clemons); her brothers, Tommy Baldwin and Delbert Baldwin; her daughter Nancy Mitchell; and her stepson Ronnie Tumlinson.
She is survived by: her husband Ronnie Tumlinson; her children, Jackie Bass of Kaufman, Texas, Rodney Bass of Kaufman, Texas and Janette Haywood of Maryville, Tennessee; her stepdaughter Amy Elzonda (Manuel) of Webber, Texas; her siblings, Glen Baldwin (Beverly) of Wills Point, Allen Baldwin of Kaufman, Nita Rand of Kaufman, Texas and Paula Cox of Kaufman, Texas; her grandchildren, Clayton Bass, Kyle Haywood (Caroline), Kurtis Haywood (Beth), Clay Haywood (Rachel), Ashley Tumlinson, Savanna Elzonda, Jaclyn Parker and Skylar Tumlinson; and her great grandchildren, Sylvia, Warren, Emmett and Diane.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ashworth Funeral Home (2217 S Washington St, Kaufman, TX 75142). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Morrow Chapel Cemetery (9720 TX-243, Kaufman, TX 75142).
