Augusta, Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Bernice Jackson Tillman entered into rest on Monday August 2, 2010, at her residence. She was a 1950 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, a 1954 graduate of Paine College, and also attended Atlanta University. Bernice was a member of Thankful Baptist Church. B. J. enjoyed...
Read MoreMs Tillman was an unique and inspiring Educator...she introduced me to the classics in poetry and literature that helped round me out intellectually...RIP
Jonas Isaac
August 05, 2023 | School
Dear Family of Mrs. Bernice J. Tillman:
My siblings and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Loved One. We remember Mrs. Tillman fondly from our English/ Literature and Language Arts days at T. W. Josey High School. We were also Lucky Street neighbors. She always stressed the importance of standing straight and speaking clearly. When we think of pronunciation and enunciation, we think of Mrs. Bernice Tillman. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Constance Rouse Tillman
August 06, 2020 | Student
One of the best teacher at Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School. My deepest sympathy. Ms. Tillman taught me Greek Mythology in 1983 and she was a gemm. To God be the glory for her life and how she touch so many of us.
Take your rest with the Lord.
Class of 1985
Cartrella Jackson Langston
October 22, 2010 | Atlanta, GA
Ms Bernice Jackson Tillman was an icon of learning and grace. Her teaching was always done with a love for her craft that was evident in her every word and movement. One could see snd feel that she cared about what she was pouring into our young minds. Ms Tillman gave more to me than I can put into words. She was always willing to give more of herself than was asked. When I had trouble with an assignment, or a problem that was more personal than scholarly, she was as free with her wisdom as a...
Walter Jones
August 17, 2010 | Baltimore, MD
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ms Tillman. I am truly honored to have known such a great educator. I enjoyed being a student in her class room and will always remember her teaching logic that helped to mold me into the person that I am today. God Bless..Thank you Ms Tillman and rest in peace. T.W. Josey Class of '66
Theresa Gordon Veasley
August 13, 2010 | Augusta, GA
MS. TILLMAN WAS A GREAT TEACHER. SHE'LL BE MISSED DEARLY THEY DON'T HAVE TEACHERS LIKE HER ANYMORE; SHE WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL ; TERI KEITH (81) AUGUSTA GA.
August 13, 2010
We really can't put into words how much we love and will miss our dear aunt Bejee.A new soul has entered heaven and there a great celebration will take place welcoming the new resident with jubilation. There we're sure she will still spread her joy of laughter and knowledge.
She was there as we grew up, she was there when we all went to high school at Josey and taught us. She was there when we went to college and when we became adults. It's hard to comprehend that she's gone but we do...
August 13, 2010
Ms. Tillman was truly of of Josey's great teachers. She gave me a love for literature I still enjoy to this day.
Monikia Augustus Spearman T.W. Josey Class of 1969
August 13, 2010 | Augusta, GA
08/13/2010
Ms. Tillman, I will miss you. I will never forget your warmth and kindness shown towards me, my mom (JCJ) and sister (Candace). As a child growing up, I remember you always treated us to Red Lobster on "pay day" ;-). You also rewarded me whenever I did well in school. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and influencing me to strive for the very best in life. Rest in Peace.
Michelle Johnson
August 13, 2010 | Chinle, AZ