Nada Jo Tullos

Nada Jo Craft Tullos (4/14/1938 – 2/28/2024)   Nada Jo Craft Tullos, 85 of Raleigh, MS went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home in Raleigh. She was born Thursday, April 14, 1938 in Mize, Mississippi. Nada was the daughter of James Eudell and A. Marie (Sullivan) Craft. She attended school at Mize. Nada was married to the late Eugene C. (Gene) Tullos of Raleigh where they made their home. Nada and Gene were very involved in their church First Baptist of Raleigh as well as civic and other community activities. They were generous n helping people and the community far beyond what people knew. Nada was a remarkable musician, playing piano, organ, harp and even acoustic guitar. She was the accompanist at several churches in the community over her lifetime, and loved so much being a part of glorifying the Lord through the talents given to her. She also was well known as an accomplished harpist, and played for many events such as weddings over the last 30 years. Nada also supported and assisted Gene in his successful career in law over many decades.             Nada also loved animals, especially her cats. Over the years she had Smoky, her dog, cats and peacocks. In addition to her talents as a musician, she loved to paint and at one time was engaged in pottery work. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene C. Tullos; son, Larry Joe Currie; father, James Eudell Craft; mother, A. Marie Sullivan Craft; sister-in-law, Nita Jo Craft. She is survived by her brother, James "Sonny" Craft; nephew, James "Jimmy" Craft, Jr. (Pam); nieces, Pamela Anne Craft Wilgus and Sheila Marie Craft; and a host of other family and friends. Nada will be missed by all the many who were privileged to be loved by her. A special word of thanks to Theresa Bray who has been her caregiver and friend for almost a decade now. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00am until 11:00am at the graveside at North Raleigh Cemetery, Hwy 35, Raleigh, MS, with a service immediately following. Rev. Anthony Grayson will be officiating. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to North Raleigh Cemetery, Jones Cemetery in Mize, or the Tullos-Craft Charitable Foundation, c/o Community Bank in Raleigh. An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com