Urazue Nelson Tomblin, a lifelong resident of Beaumont, born to David Mitchell Nelson and Carrie Ellen Nelson, passed from this life on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Mrs. Tomblin was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Amos Glenn Tomblin; her brother, Hubert Nelson; and sisters, Bernice Nelson McCray, Elton Nelson Barefield and Marie Nelson Stephens.
Mrs. Tomblin served as secretary to L.R. Pietzsch School for twenty-six years. She was a diligent Bible student, and was a Bible School teacher for over forty years at Central Church of Christ. She has been an active member of Northwest Church of Christ since 1981. She was a charter member of Golden Triangle Porcelain Art Club, where she served in several offices. Urazue was a member of the Woman’s Club of Beaumont, where she served on the board in different capacities. She loved porcelain and oil painting, and used her talent to decorate her home.
She is survived by her son, Glenn Tomblin and wife Sharron of Cypress, Texas; son, Dr. Douglas Tomblin and wife Teri of Coronado, California; her grandchildren, Tammy Garner and husband Jarred of Cypress, Tiffany Tomblin of Austin and Devin Tomblin of Houston; one great granddaughter, Paige Elizabeth Garner of Cypress; and a number of cousins in Jefferson County and San Antonio.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Mortuary.
