Stanley Willard Cost

Stanley Willard Cost died Friday, July 15, 2011 at Shelby Medical Center. He was born in Jemison, AL. on June 7, 1916 to Tom and Beulah Cost. He was a memeber of Jemison First Baptist Church. He was retired from US Steel. He was an active member of Stanley Cost Masonic Lodge 411 for over 50 years. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and were members of the Chilton County Travel Club. He is survived by his nephew, Jimmy Parker (Luria) of Jasper, AL; Nieces, Priscilla Melton (Rickey) of Bruce, MS; Linda Holland (Bob), Saltillo, MS; Norma Walls, Bruce, MS; Bertie Swanson of Houston, MS; 6 Great Nieces & Nephews; 6 Great-Great Nieces & Nephews; two of which were extremely special Peyton & Parker Drummond of Dora, AL. He was given wonderful care and love by his sitters, Tashia Worthey, Angie Agee, Debra Bolding, Barbara Nix, Marsha Kine, Annie Agee, Diedra Worthey, Roslyn Varner, Etelka (Tabby) Rogers, Janice Perkins, and Shalonda Worthey. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elena Branum Cost (who passed away May 15, 2011), a daughter, Della Cost Tidwell, a sister, Mary Thomas Skurlock and a sister-in-law, Jewel Branum Parker. Visitation will be Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 5-8pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, Clanton, AL. Services will Be Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. from Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Midway Memorial Gardens, Jemison, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com