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Mary Tillman Obituary
Mary Bartee Tillman, age 50, of Bridgeton, died suddenly, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 at the emergency room of the South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center, in Vineland.
Born in Dublin, Ga., on Nov. 9, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Roger Wright and Louise Higgin Wright and the wife of Frank A. Tillman Jr. She had been a Bridgeton resident since 1972.
Mary was well known for helping others in need and was as active member of St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church, in Bridgeton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by 5 daughters, Sherria Fuqua, Latisha Fuqua, Lavinus Taylor, Lillian Bartee and Tiyonna Fuqua, all of Bridgeton; three sons, John Fuqua, Terrance Jackson and Eddie Bartee, all of Bridgeton; a sister, Lillian Morrison, of Bridgeton; a brother, Sammie Fuqua, of Bridgeton; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Mamie Fuqua and Diane Dawkins; and two brothers, Edward Fuqua and James Riley.
Funeral services will be held at St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church, 275 Richardson Ave., Bridgeton on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at noon.
Burial will take place at Fordville Memorial Park, in Fairfield Township.
At the request of the family there will be no public viewing.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Township.
Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home Web site at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
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ADRIEN BARTEE
January 6, 2009
TO MY COUSINS
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST OF AUNT GENE AND MY COUSIN RAKEEM WHOM I'VE NEVER GOT TO MEET. I AM AUNT ULA DAUGHTER. I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AND ALL OF YOUR COUSINS DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA SEND THEIR CONDOLENCES.
LOVE YOU ADRIEN BARTEE
TASHA HADDEN
December 31, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO SHAY , TISHA, EDDIE, AND FAMILY...SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST...SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Tyesha Taylor
December 29, 2008
To the children of Mary Bartee Tillman, I know what you are going through, I feel your pain. Let the good and bad times you each had with your mother comfort you. Remember her smile, her tears, her joys but most of all remember her love. The pain of losing your mother will never go away, its only as the days goes by that it will get easier to deal with. I will keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Sease-Carter
December 29, 2008
To Tiyonna Fuqua and the Bartee, Tillman Family.
I am sorry for your loss. Please remember your Mother's work down here was not in vain. She worked and put aside everyday a payment on her manison. It is now paid in full. Just remember she is just another soldier gone home.
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Shena Cunningham-Days
December 28, 2008
My Friends, Sherria, Lavinus, Tisha, Shay, John, & Eddie, Sorry for your lost Aunt Gene, was so nice & good to people stay strong and GOD will see all through this R.I.P.
Mr. And Mrs. Jerry Young
December 27, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Tillman. Remember that God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, so that whosoever believeth shall not perish but have everlasting life.
Tyhessa (Smiley) Jefferson
December 27, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you Sherria,Tisha,Shay,John,and Eddie and the rest of the family.Let my kind words of love and the memories that you share of your mother help you thru this difficult time.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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