of Lead Hill, AR
December 13, 1918 - July 22, 2014
Mary Helen Tillman, age 95, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Highland of Harrison Tims in Harrison. She was born December 13, 1918, in Lead Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Hilman Clark and Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Penix. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen Tillman; her daughter, Gloria Medley; her sister, Marie Chor; her brother-in-law, Joe Chor; and her nephew, Mike Chor.
Helen was a lifelong member of Lead Hill Christian church and faithfully attended as long as her health allowed. She graduated from Lead Hill High School. She was an alumnus of Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas. She was a big Razorback fan. She was a retired home economics teacher. She taught at Lead Hill, Gurdon, Mountainburg, Bergman and Omaha, all in Arkansas. Helen loved to travel and made many trips to Hawaii.
Helen is survived by Mike's wife, Kenna Lou Chor; her great-nephew, Steve Chor and wife Amy and their children, Andy, Ashley, Sarah, Stephanie and Steve; her cousins, Martha Jean Gimenez and husband Del and Mary Jane Hunter and husband Larry and their families; and her friend and telephone buddy, Laverne Terry.
Visitation was Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Friday, July 25, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Steve Chor, Steve Gimenez, and Evan Yocham as speakers.
Pallbearers were Chad Yocham, Evan Yocham, Randy Curtis, Greg Gimenez, Andy Chor, Steve Chor, Roy Max Richey and Steven Chor.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Van Meter, Joe Pattie, Del Gimenez, Larry Hunter and Highland of Harrison Tims Staff.
Interment was in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Milum Cemetery Fund, PO Box 203, Lead Hill, AR 72644 or to a charity of choice.
Mrs. Tillman was my favorite teacher ever! She was always so kind, fun and such a great teacher. She was very compassionate and made learning fun!
So sorry to hear of Mrs.Tillman's passing. She was my Home Economics teacher at Omaha and I enjoyed being in her class. She was a kind hearted lady who was loved and will be missed by many. Prayers are being said for you Gloria.
Helen will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful lady. Sincerely Sue Trimble
So sorry for your loss ,Kenna Lou and family. Helen and Marie were two of my favorite people. They were such lovely ladies.Hugs.
Mrs. Tillman and Mrs. Chor were always among my favorites from my parents' generation. Helen was always so friendly, caring, and interesting. I loved visiting with her. She will be missed.
Heaven got an awesome angle. I love you very much Mrs Helen. You were always a ray of shining light every time I saw you. I will miss your hugs but your family that has gone before deserves them now. To Kenna Lou my friend I know the last few months have been hard on you but God will have a special place for you someday of that I am sure. I love you wish I could have made it to hug you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Von & Loretta Foresee
Argie Stackhouse Jackson
Mrs. Tillman was a delight! She taught my Home Economics classes at Omaha! I loved her so much, she made learning fun! She was a wonderful lady outside the classroom as well. Each time I would run into her in Harrison, she was the same sweet lady that I remembered from school. I'm so sorry for your loss, but we all know she's teaching the angels to sew and cook in Heaven now!
To the family of Helen Tilman, I worked at Bristol point part time and knew mrs. tilman from working there. She was a very sweet and precious lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God comfort you all in your loss.
Sincerely, Martha Mulford, RN
Mrs. Tillman was my home economics teacher every year until I graduated. I love her so much. I was always impressed with the fact that she made her own jeans. She was an amazing seamstress. Every time I would run in to her in town she always remembered who I was. The world is a poorer place without Mrs. Tillman in it. Rest in Peace my friend. Cindy (Arnold) Wyatt.