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Franceen Tillem Obituary
Franceen Shonson Tillem, age 74, passed away on December 18th, 2020 in the early morning. Franceen was a native Atlantan born on July 21, 1946. She graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1964 and was very involved in the Jewish community. She was past president of Ahavath Achim Sisterhood and a lifetime member of Hadassah. Franceen worked at Crum and Forster Insurance Company and ZIM Chemical before devoting herself as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Franceen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Melvin Phillip Tillem and parents Sam and Beverly Shonson. She is survived by her daughters Mitzi Tillem and Lori Finn (Jordan) Forman, and grandchildren, Cary Benjamin Racioppi, Brandon Michael Racioppi, Maxwell Stanley Finn, and Isabelle Rose Finn. Franceen is also survived by her sister, Marcia (Emil) Baumrind and brother Brian (Karen) Shonson. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Weinstein Hospice and Ahavath Achim Synagogue. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at 3:00 PM and available to view through Zoom at www.DresslerJewishFunerals.com Dressler Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999
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DENNIS H KING
December 13, 2021
Rest in Peace, sweet Franceen.
Janice Oliver
December 23, 2020
We are sad. My friend, Peggy, and I were in high school together With Francine and Sharon ( Hamburger). They were always happy and funny.
Always loved being with them. Love to the family....and God bless Francine and family.
Janice Oliver( Shirley) .
Dennis King
December 23, 2020
Franceen was a sweetheart. She was kind, loving and a good friend to all. Rest in Peace.
Brad Dayan
December 21, 2020
Brian, I just found out about Franceen and I am sorry and saddened by the news. I always liked to see her, her smile and sweetness. I just wanted you to know. Brad Dayan
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Annie and Danny
December 20, 2020
Brian, Karen Marcia and Emil, so sorry to hear about Franceen. may her memory be a blessing to you and all of the family
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