Marie Elliott Tillett, age 95, of Elizabeth City, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Perquimans County to the late Lillie Banks Elliott and Oliver Cecil Elliott, Sr. She was the widow of James Ward “Jake” Tillett.
She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for over sixty years and loved to work with the W.M.U., Vacation Bible School, and in the fellowship hall preparing and serving meals. For about the last ten years she has been a member of Corinth Baptist Church and the Faithful Workers Class. She rarely missed a Sunday until she became ill. A few years ago, she wanted to be baptized again, so she was baptized in the river by Rev. Ray Archer, pastor of Olivet Lakes Pentecostal Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Wanda Tanner, Pat McMahon (John) and Debbie Overton (Graham); three granddaughters, Pam Haskett (Chuck), Amy Feltz (Todd) and Lori Johnson (Eric); seven great grandchildren, Charlie, Hunter, Lake and Reed Haskett, Ansley and Kinnan Feltz and Taylor Johnson; one great-great grandson Charles “C.W.” Haskett; a special half-brother, Bobby Elliott and several half-brothers and half-sisters. Preceding her in death are her brother, Cecil Elliott, sister, Ann Handy and several half-brothers.
The family would like to thank her sitters, the staff and caregivers at Edenton House and the doctors and nurses at Vidant Chowan Hospital. We would especially like to thank Julia Swain and her good neighbors, Tina and Ken Thompson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 1035 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Tillett family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Debbie Heath
January 27, 2019 at 4:52 pmPat and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Saying prayers for comfort.
Ken Bateman
January 27, 2019 at 5:09 pmPam and family sorry for your lost. May God bless everyone during this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Ken Bateman
Jill Reid
January 27, 2019 at 6:01 pmTo all the family, may God give you peace in knowing she is finally home. I will truly miss Aunt Marie & all the precious memories we shared.
Love, Jill
Sudie Saunders
January 27, 2019 at 6:22 pmMay you remember the good memories to help you through the difficult times . May God bless each of you!
Wendy Forbes Overton
January 27, 2019 at 6:46 pmMiss Pat, Miss Debbie, and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wendy, Will, Wes, and Bryan Overton
Wanda and Joe Forbes
January 27, 2019 at 7:19 pmSo sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Joe and Wanda Forbe
Kim Dail Crank
January 27, 2019 at 9:21 pmSorry to hear of Miss Marie’s passing. Prayers for you all.
Priscilla Harrell
January 28, 2019 at 9:31 amI am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I grew up in the neighborhood where she use to live. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prays. You now have another Guardian Angel watching over you.
Sara Bogue Williams
January 28, 2019 at 10:39 amSending you all my deepest sympathy and prayers. Our family lived next door for most of my growing up years. I will always remember the good times we shared and how kind and nice your mother was to me.
Wanda and Jeff Hanbury
January 28, 2019 at 11:03 amWe are sorry to hear about Mrs Tillett we enjoy taking her meals to her. The family is in our thought and prayers.
linda and billy
January 28, 2019 at 11:13 amRest in peace Aunt Marie.
Love Linda, Billy and family
Brenda N.
January 28, 2019 at 12:27 pmI’m so sorry for the loss of you’re dear loved one. Please know that the God of all comfort knows your pain. (2Corinthians1:3,4). He provides us comfort in the promise that will see our loved ones again in the resurrection. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Anita Whitehurst
January 28, 2019 at 3:51 pmDear Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your Mom. My condolences to you and the family. May you feel God’s love, peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
Debbie Hill
January 28, 2019 at 3:57 pmYour mom was one sweet mom. I loved seeing her and talking to her the many times she visited Corinth. I know all your family will miss her. She was so blessed to have family to shower her with love and care.
Jane Haynes
January 28, 2019 at 5:24 pmPat, I am so sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bobby and Marguerite
January 28, 2019 at 6:00 pmI also lived in the neighborhood but Miss Marie was more than a neighbor she was like a second mother to me. I pray Wanda, Pat and Deb find comfort in knowing what a good job they did in always being there and doing whatever Miss Marie needed. As for being a reindeer in the Christmas play last year, I hope you enjoyed it Miss Marie and that is all I will say about that. Know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers as we also morn the passing of your mom.
Barney and Jane Higgins
January 28, 2019 at 7:50 pmSo sorry for your loss. Enjoyed Ms Marie while growing up at Calvary. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Harrell Lane
January 28, 2019 at 9:11 pmI am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom but know that your mom is in a better place and there was rejoicing. I pray you will find comfort in God’s peace and know your mom has no more pain and is in a place of glory. God bless you all and pray for your peace and comfort.
Teresa & David
January 28, 2019 at 11:31 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. We know your mom was loved dearly. and will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord’s love embrace you tightly.
Love, Teresa, David, Christine and Justin
Jim Newbold
January 29, 2019 at 5:39 pmWanda, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Will pray for you and the family that God will give you the strength and peace that will serve you well as you go through this valley.
Ken and Tina Thompson
January 29, 2019 at 6:09 pmOur sincere Condolences to the family of Marie Elliott Tillett. We were blessed to have known her and spend the time we had with her. We called her “Grandma”! Although we were the outsiders, she accepted us as her friends. We will truly miss her. Our Father called his “Angel”.
Love To The Family,
Ken & Tina Thompson
Brenda Simpson
January 29, 2019 at 6:57 pmDear Family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. Your Mom will be well remembered by all those who knew her. May you find peace in the comfort that Lord has for each of us during such times of sorrow.
Ophelia Meads
January 29, 2019 at 8:10 pmWanda, Pat and Debbi so sorry to read of your mother passing. We went to church many years together. I know that you will miss but remember all of the wonderful memories and good times you shared with her. Prayers and sympathy to each of you.
Sharon Culpepper
January 29, 2019 at 8:42 pmWanda, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.
What wonderful memories I know you have. The Lord’s Peace be with you and your family..
Thinking of you,
Sharon and Andy Culpepper
Betty Medlock
January 29, 2019 at 9:08 pmWanda ..I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It sounds like she was a wonderful lady and you certainly do resemble her as well…
Emily Lewis
January 30, 2019 at 8:34 amPat & family, Tola & I are sorry to hear about your mom. We enjoyed seeing her at church. She was a sweet lady. You need to rely on good memories to sustain you plus God’s love over the next days & weeks. We will continue to keep you & your family in our prayers for strength. Tola & Emily Lewis
Janice & Ronnie Elliott
January 30, 2019 at 9:03 amDebbie & family. So sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I always loved seeing you in Walmart and hearing of the
stories of “Jimmy”. I know you will miss her, but know that she is now dancing in Heaven, and looking down on you. Stay strong Debbie.
Karen Johnson
January 30, 2019 at 9:49 amWanda,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Katrena Chamblee
January 30, 2019 at 9:46 pmThank you for allowing us to be a part of your Ms. Marie’s life. We will miss her dearly and our continued prayers will be with you all. May God Bless you all.
With deepest sympathy
Staff of Edenton House
Katrena Chamblee Executive Director former student of Pat McMahon
Georgine Armstrong
January 30, 2019 at 10:10 pmDear Family,
I wasn’t paying attention until now and want you to know you all are close in heart during these difficult days and nights.
May each of you find peace and comfort that she is with our Lord and no longer tied to the bonds of this earthly existence.
Cherish all those wonderful times together and cling to each other and your friends but most of all our Lord for strength to carry on.
Nichol
February 1, 2019 at 5:14 pmSo sorry for loss. Ya all are in our thoughts and prayers. Want to share an encouraging thought. This helps us a lot.
Its found at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. This shows us that our loving Heavenly Father is described as the Father of tender mercies who comforts us in all our trials so that we can comfort others. May Our Heavenly Father comfort all of you during this difficult time
Dona Whitehead Yunker
February 4, 2019 at 12:05 pmWanda, Pat and Debbie, Sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was always so full of life and loved time spent with her family. May you find comfort in all the memories you shared with her.
Jeanne Mueller
February 5, 2019 at 9:25 amWanda, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May God be with you and your family through this trying time