Kathryn Eileen Tilson

Kathryn Eileen Tilson obituary, Asheville, NC

Kathryn Eileen Tilson

Kathryn Tilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Asheville on Mar. 3, 2026.
Kathryn Eileen Bailey Tilson, 72, of Asheville, NC passed away on March 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph W. Bailey and Frances Mosseller Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Tilson.

She is survived by her siblings; Patrick T. Bailey (Linda) and Brenda Hester (Michael).

Kathryn was a talented artist and put her skills to work by drafting and creating blueprints for several companies including Mountain Air in Burnsville, NC. Her hobbies included reading and drawing. She was a volunteer at Yancey County Animal Shelter.

Her infectious laugh will be missed by her family and friends.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

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