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Dorothy Tillman Obituary

Dorothy Mae Tillman was born on February 8, 1958 to the late MC and Genevie Rice in New Orleans, La and passed away on Sunday January 11, 2015 She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband Kent G. Tillman, four children Jamie Marie Tillman and Kent Gerrard Tillman of New Orleans, and Shelita Theresa Tillman and Gabrielle Marie Tillman of Frisco, TX. She also leaves to cherish one grandchildren Michael Scott Wethington, Jr. of Frisco, TX., 3 sister Bertha Mae Rice, of New Orleans, LA, Linda Maria Willmans of Houston, TX and Glenita (Ronald) Anderson of Shreveport, LA and 3 brother Roy Lee Williams of Bronx, NY., Melvin Rice of Dallas, TX and Calvin Rice of Alexandra, LA and a special nice Keyjuan Marie Williams whom she helped with her kids and made sure they attended church, and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also Pastor ,Officers, and Members of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church are invited to attended the visitation on Saturday January 17, 2015 at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church 943 N Tonti Street from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am. Interment Restlawn Memorial Park (Avondale, LA). You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudgeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2015.

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Byron Adams

January 20, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 20, 2015

To Dorothy's family,
My condolences to you all. May God comfort and give you peace in such a time as this.I remember Dorothy always had a hearty and a joyful laugh. May your wonderful memories of her bring you joy and happiness.God bless and keep you all.
Sincerely,
Terry Henderson Flagg, LBL Class of 77'

Mary l Williams

January 20, 2015

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

Deborah Tillman

January 19, 2015

To Kent and family, may God give you the comfort and peace that only he can give during this time of loss. My prayers are with you all.

January 18, 2015

To the family of Dorthy, may the Peace of God, rest on your hearts and minds with the understanding of God and who He is. Believe in Him and His Covenant.
Roz Washington, LBL-Class of 77

Kimleon and Pamela Turner

January 16, 2015

To Kent Tillman ,
May you find peace and comfort in God words. Our condolences goes out to you and your family.

January 16, 2015

Dear Kent and Family,
May God bless all of you in your hour of sorrow. We love all of you and will keep you lifted in prayer.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
David and Doris Merrick

Mary Louise Henry

January 16, 2015

RIP DOROTHY

Mary Louise Henry

January 16, 2015

Dorothy , you were my sister and I love you . We may not have talked much but at the end of the , we are still sisters . To kent and the kids , I'm sorry for your loss and I'm praying for your strength . God be with you all .

Beverly Guillory

January 16, 2015

Mr. Tillman, sorry to hear of your great lost. May you find peace in all the fond memories she leaves behind. God bless you and your family.

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