Mrs. Nettie Ruth Tullis Poust

Nettie Ruth Tullis Poust, 82, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Westminster, California. Born on April 6, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama, she lived a life marked by warmth, generosity, and a deep love for her family. Nettie Ruth was the cherished daughter of Florence Walker Tullis and Volt D. Tullis. She grew up in Northwest Florida alongside her brothers, Leon and Leroy. After marrying Charles E. Poust in 1965, she left the area, eventually settling in Anaheim Hills, California where she raised her daughters while managing the family’s telephone store, Just Phones. Known for her southern cooking and “sweet tea,” Nettie cultivated a large group of close friends. She enjoyed her community and volunteer work with the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills, and even once helped decorate a float for the world-famous Rose Parade. Still, throughout her time on the West Coast, she remained close to her family roots as a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Nettie had a gift for decorating and brought beauty into every space she touched. Whether arranging a room or preparing for a holiday gathering, she had an eye for detail that reflected her creative spirit. In 1994, Nettie and her family moved to Lake Martin, Alabama where she designed and built a beautiful home showcasing her talents. The house at the lake was a happy one, visited frequently by her daughters, grandsons and many other friends and family. Traveling was a great passion of Nettie’s, and she enjoyed sharing this passion with her daughters, grandsons, sisters-in-law and anyone else who was up for an adventure. Highlights include trips to Russia, Scandinavia, Ukraine, Egypt, the North Pole, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Nettie also loved tennis, both as a player and as a spectator. One of her most cherished memories was when she traveled to London to attend the finals at Wimbledon. In addition to serving on a tennis league for many years, Nettie was a superb bowler. She took great pride in the fact that she once held the team’s record in number of consecutive strikes! She was an avid admirer of Elvis Presley and would light up whenever she heard his music. And those who knew her best always expect the microwave to smell of popcorn. Nettie will always be remembered as loving, kind, and generous. Her gentle presence left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to share in her life. She was the devoted mother of two daughters, Teresa (Teri) Elaine Poust and Susan Elizabeth Poust-Cunningham. Her love extended to her grandsons, Austin (Ashlee) and Andrew Cunningham, and her great-grandsons, Theo and Duncan Cunningham. Her family was the center of her world, and she took great pride in their accomplishments and happiness. She is lovingly remembered by her immediate family along with brothers Eddie Leon (Mary Jane) Tullis and Edward Leroy (Ruth Ann) Tullis; former husband Charlie Poust; as well as extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her and continue to inspire acts of kindness in the world she leaves behind.

Mrs. Nettie Ruth Tullis Poust

April 6, 1943 - September 3, 2025