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Mary Tillman Obituary

AUBURN < Mary M. Tillman, 80, of Sheridan Street, Auburn, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. The daughter of the late Henrietta Love, Mary was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Fort Gaines, Ga. Mary loved homemaking, had a love for cooking, her children, and was an avid Bingo player. She is survived by five sons, Floyd Tillman, Larry Tillman and Michael Tillman, all of Auburn, Marvin (Teresa) Tillman, of Durham, N.C., and Patrick Tillman, of Cayuga; three daughters, Katie (Bruce) McIntyre and Mary Ann Tillman Wilson, both of Auburn, and Viola Matthews, of Killeen, Texas; two brothers, Willie Love and Robert Love, both of Seneca Falls; two sisters, Pearl Singleton and Cherry Love Duncan, both of Auburn; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Johnnie Lee Tillman Sr. on Oct. 12, 1982; a son, Johnnie Lee Peter Tillman Jr.; a daughter, Betty Whittaker; brothers, Preston and Richard Love; sisters, Eunice and Doris Love, and sister, Juanita Love-Vanderpool. There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at AME Zion Church, 90 Franklin St., Auburn. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn. Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.

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Published by The Citizen on Mar. 5, 2009.

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October 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracey Derby

September 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marnie Duncan

September 10, 2009

I am sorry for the passng of Maryann she was a wonderful person and she will be missed, we had good times growing up with her and family, may god watch over her.

Denise Schofield (crandall)

June 28, 2009

Pat i am so so sorry to hear about your mom passing, i would have been there for you if i had known, she was a wonderful woman , we always got a long so well,i will miss her ,miss you as well. i will try and get in touch sorry so late i just found out. love you always

Marie Williams

April 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gussie Burton

April 4, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Steve Murdock

March 26, 2009

Larry & Michael,
My deepest condolences and sympathy on the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Mildred Daniels-Hall

March 20, 2009

To the Tillman family our prayers are with you in your time of loss and always.

Our Loving Mother

March 16, 2009

Scott Campbell

March 10, 2009

My sincerest condolences to each of you and your families. God bless.

Lionel Walker

March 9, 2009

To The Tillman Family:
I wish you all the healing of Jesus who will wipe all your tears away. My deepest condolences.

arthur council

March 7, 2009

to the tillman family my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family im truly sorry for your loss god bless you all love arthur and mickey

Mark DeTomaso

March 7, 2009

Viola & Family,
May God's promise of eternal life
comfort you and your family in your
time of sorrow.
With Sympathy,
Mark DeTomaso

Chantel Squires-O'Hara

March 7, 2009

To the Tillman family - our thoughts are with you. Mrs Tillman and her family were the best neighbors we've ever had.

Love, Chantel Squires-O'Hara and family

Ron and Kathy Ostrander

March 6, 2009

Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

KAREN ESPOSITO

March 6, 2009

VIOLA, and FAMILY- MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL, YOUR MOM WAS ONE OF A KIND, SO CARING and SUCH A GOOD PERSON. I WILL SURELY REMEMBER ALL SHE HAS DONE, AND THE TIME I'VE SPENT AROUND EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY...ALL MY LOVE and PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL!! IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW!! JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS!! LOTS OF MEMORIES.. KAREN [LEONARD] ESPOSITO

Traci Kowal

March 6, 2009

Javon and Tillman Family: I'm so sorry to hear Mary has passed away. You're in my thoughts during this sad time.

The Pickard Family

March 6, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tracey & Howie Derby

March 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Tina Johnson

March 6, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Delmar Thibadeau

March 6, 2009

May God bless you Great-Grandma from New York. We love, and will always miss you.

Katie and Delmar III (IOWA)

Sandra Fox-Steigerwald

March 5, 2009

I will miss Mrs.Tillman as I'm sure many will!!
Everett and Sandy

JOHN CANALE

March 5, 2009

KATIE, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHERS PASSING. I WILL SAY A PRAY FOR HER.

tim maywalt

March 5, 2009

PAT,MARVIN and Family
My deepest sympathy.

Les and Barbara McLeod

March 5, 2009

To the Tillman and Love Families,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Miss Maude. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Harwood

March 5, 2009

I am sincerely sorry for the lost of your loving mother. I always enjoyed coming to your home on Chapel Ave when I was a child. I will always remember your mother she was a beautiful person.. To all your family I feel your sorrow. Richard Harwood your friend always..

Pauline Copes-Johnson and The Johnson Family

March 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amy Jennings

March 5, 2009

Much Love Too All the Tillmon Family..She Will Be Missed. RIP Mary

Brenda Pickard ( Brown )

March 5, 2009

To The Tillman and Love Familys, I'm so sorry for you loss, You are in my thoughts and prayers

Tom DeBois

March 5, 2009

To all of your family, I'm sorry to here of the loss of your loved one. May peace come to all of you. I will say a prayer for Mary and all the family.

Teena Hotaling-West

March 5, 2009

Pee-Wee & the boys-
Sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of all of you.

Donna Humphrey

March 5, 2009

To the Tillman and Love Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Mary's (Mrs. Tillman's) passing, May God hold you all in his hands at this time of sorrow, may he give you love and strength as each day passes, Wish we could be there, Take care of each other, God Bless you all, Donna & Otha Humphrey

Lisa and Zach Tabone

March 5, 2009

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your family member I know their are no words can really help to ease the loss you feel in your hearts, Please just know that you are all very close in every thought and prayer..

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