Name: Visitation for Bernice Johnson Tillett
Start: 2026-03-14T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: McGuire Funeral Home

Received her Divine Promotion on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Mrs. Tillett, a retired DC Public Schools teacher, taught at Elliot and McFarland Junior High Schools and "Teddy" Roosevelt High School. She is survived by her son Stephen, her daughter-in-love, two granddaughters, and two great- grandsons. Viewing on Saturday, March 14, from 3pm untill 5pm, at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20012. Also, on Monday, March 16, from 10am until time of service 11am at Asbury United Methodst Church, 926 11th Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20001. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 12 to Mar. 15, 2026.

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Dorinda

March 16, 2026

My sincere condolences Steve on the loss of your beloved Mama Bear. May she R.I.P.

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Ernestine "Daniels" King

March 14, 2026

Condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Mrs. Tillett teaching English, and I am honored that she signed my 1965 year book from Theodore Roosevelt High School. She was truly a Virtuous Woman and will be remembered as such. May she R.I.P.

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7400 Georgia Avenue N.W., DC 20012

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1100 K Street N.W., DC DC

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Asbury United Methodist Church

1100 K Street N.W., DC DC

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7400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012

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