Mrs. Evelyn Marie Corkren Tidwell, age 91, of Birmingham passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Tidwell was born in Marion County on August 15, 1931 to Vester and Mary Spillers Corkren. Mrs. Tidwell lived in Marion County before moving to Birmingham where she has lived for the past 70 years. Evelyn spent much of her life employed as a deli manager and cake decorator; she was employed with Food Giant and Food Max Grocery stores, and others along the way. In her spare time Evelyn enjoyed watching tv, visiting casinos, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Tidwell is survived by her sons, Kenny Tidwell of Birmingham and Gary Tidwell of Hoover, daughter, Trina Ann Clements (Frank) of Woodstock, GA, grandson, Robert Clements, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mrs. Tidwell was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ray Tidwell, her parents, brothers, Mack, Eugene, Vester Jr., Willie B. and Eddie Corkren, and a sister, Alma Townley.

Funeral services for Mrs. Tidwell will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Tidwell family.