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Retha TILFORD Obituary

TILFORD, Retha Mae left this life on Sunday January 7, 2018. She was born on March 30, 1939 in Albertville, Alabama. She is survived by brother, Royce Fortson wife, Montine of Boaz, Alabama; sister-in-law, Virginia Fortson of Tucson; three children, Ronda L. Hunter, Belinda L. Tilford and Larry T. Tilford and daughter- in-law, Denise I. Tilford; ten grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Lawrence E. Tilford and first born daughter, Tanya Layne Tilford "Tammie". She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her compassionate, selfless personality. She always saw the best in everyone! When God took you back, HE said, "Hallelujah you're home!" Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., 22nd Street Baptist Church, 6620 E. 22nd Street Tucson, Arizona 85711. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER MORTUARY.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 10, 2018.

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Charlie and Jan Newman

January 27, 2018

What a blessing to have known Retha and to have called her a friend. We will always remember what wonderful friends she and Larry were to our dad, Woody Shumate. We will cherish the times they stopped to visit us in Michigan on their way to Canada. So many great memories of a sweet, caring person who's now at home with Jesus, Larry, Tammie, her dad and many, many more.

January 13, 2018

I remember the wonderful times we spent together as young girls. We walked in the woods, waded in branches & creeks, and enjoyed the aroma of wild crab apple blossoms in the springtime. She was a favorite cousin of mine. I loved her very much.

January 11, 2018

I met Retha when we both worked at Tuesday Morning. Retha was always so kind and funny. Such a sweet Lady. I will miss her. RIP Retha.
Rose Ann Dehaven

William Bargar

January 10, 2018

Sorry for the families loss. May GOD have mercy on your soul. R.I.P.

Debbie Visser

January 10, 2018

Such a beautiful woman who loved life and her family. Always had a smile and a hug waiting for everyone she met. You will be missed dearly but remembered for eternity.

Deborah and Bill Gillier

January 10, 2018

Will always have great memories of Aunt Retha and Uncle Larry. They were always so happy together.Such a loving and forgiving person who cherished her family.
With sympathy.
Deb and Bill Gillier

Lori Wellner

January 10, 2018

My heart-felt prayers and condolences to your family during this most difficult time. God bless you all.

Linda Bilbrey

January 10, 2018

Dear Belinda and family, I am so, so sorry for the loss of your mother....There really aren't any words to comfort you at this time, other than, she's now in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ!!!! May the beautiful memories hold you, comfort you, and bring you peace.
Love ya Belinda,
Linda Bilbrey

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