In Memory Of
Barbara Sue Tillman
1937
2015
Barbara Sue Tillman
April 30, 1937 — August 23, 2015
Barbara Sue Tillman, age 78, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 30, 1937 in Clarksville, Tennessee the daughter of the late Luther and Willie Marie Stocks.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Randy Tillman; three brothers, Luther "Buddy", C.W., and Ronnie; three sisters, Catherine, Josie-Lee, and Ann Lou.
Not your average Mom. Mom grew up early in life impoverished in the Hills of Tennessee, later moved to Dayton, Ohio. She raised her kids in the shackles of urban welfare, but encouraged her kids to break that cycle. Her efforts there were successful. She had a smile that lit up and warmed a room, and a personality that drew people close. She loved all she knew and is loved by all she knew. Mom made the most out of second chances, as witnessed by her unconditional love of family and Christ. Mom cherished her grandchildren. She died of complications from a stroke. She was one tough old bird, BEAT Cancer not just once, but four times. At the age of 75, she reaffirmed her faith through baptism in Christ.
Barbara is survived by her three sons, Larry Dean (Deborah) Tillman, Timothy Wayne (Tanya) Tillman and Richard Nolan (Angela) Tillman; two daughters, Tammy Sue (Donald ) Woodard and Michelle Lee Tillman; brother, Thurman Stocks; fifteen grandchildren, Amanda Dawn (Nick) Dambrowski (Tillman), Stephen C. Tillman, Amber Marie (Billy) Stump (Tillman), Brian W. McIntyre, Jessica Lynn Methot, Danielle Tillman, Melissa Sue Methot, Tara Marissa (Jason) Ernst (Tillman), Tabitha Lauren (Stephen) Tillman, Kristina Ferguson, TJ Willie Tillman, Andy Philip Tillman, Sierra McIntyre, Aiden McIntyre, and Samuel Philip Tillman; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley Tillman, Hannah Dambrowski, Jake Dambrowski, Adelynn Rose Stump, Liam Grayson Stump, McKenna Tillman, and Baby Ernst; former spouse, Barry Browning Tillman, Jr.. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at East Dayton Christian Church 3415 Linden Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45410. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the church. Private burial at Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Dayton Christian Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Randy Tillman; three brothers, Luther "Buddy", C.W., and Ronnie; three sisters, Catherine, Josie-Lee, and Ann Lou.
Not your average Mom. Mom grew up early in life impoverished in the Hills of Tennessee, later moved to Dayton, Ohio. She raised her kids in the shackles of urban welfare, but encouraged her kids to break that cycle. Her efforts there were successful. She had a smile that lit up and warmed a room, and a personality that drew people close. She loved all she knew and is loved by all she knew. Mom made the most out of second chances, as witnessed by her unconditional love of family and Christ. Mom cherished her grandchildren. She died of complications from a stroke. She was one tough old bird, BEAT Cancer not just once, but four times. At the age of 75, she reaffirmed her faith through baptism in Christ.
Barbara is survived by her three sons, Larry Dean (Deborah) Tillman, Timothy Wayne (Tanya) Tillman and Richard Nolan (Angela) Tillman; two daughters, Tammy Sue (Donald ) Woodard and Michelle Lee Tillman; brother, Thurman Stocks; fifteen grandchildren, Amanda Dawn (Nick) Dambrowski (Tillman), Stephen C. Tillman, Amber Marie (Billy) Stump (Tillman), Brian W. McIntyre, Jessica Lynn Methot, Danielle Tillman, Melissa Sue Methot, Tara Marissa (Jason) Ernst (Tillman), Tabitha Lauren (Stephen) Tillman, Kristina Ferguson, TJ Willie Tillman, Andy Philip Tillman, Sierra McIntyre, Aiden McIntyre, and Samuel Philip Tillman; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley Tillman, Hannah Dambrowski, Jake Dambrowski, Adelynn Rose Stump, Liam Grayson Stump, McKenna Tillman, and Baby Ernst; former spouse, Barry Browning Tillman, Jr.. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at East Dayton Christian Church 3415 Linden Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45410. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the church. Private burial at Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Dayton Christian Church.
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
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