Yolanda Collados Tanner

Yolanda Collados Tanner obituary, Mobile, AL

Yolanda Collados Tanner

Yolanda Tanner Obituary

Visit the Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

6040 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL 36619

Make a Donation
in Yolanda Tanner's name

How to support Yolanda's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Yolanda Tanner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more