December 5, 1930 - August 15, 2019
Helen Tilley went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1930 to Alice and Thedell McCustion.
Helen met and married the love of her life, Harold Tilley and was able to spend the next 36 years together raising their family until God called him home.
She was a longtime employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and Dean Foods. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society, and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
To her children, she was the best mother, grandmother, fried chicken and sweet tea maker known to man. She had an infectious laugh that would light up any room and could be heard in the next room. She loved life, being with her family, and especially enjoyed ballroom dancing with friends.
She leaves behind to cherish her precious memory; two sons, Ken Tilley (Patti) and Mike Tilley (Jill); two daughters, Shirley Smith (Gary) and Teresa Lovett (Mike); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Housley, Candice Zachary, Craig Smith, Lisa Scott, Matt Lovett, Jackson Tilley, and Abby Grace Tilley; six great-grandchildren, Kenly, Ronin, Blakelea, Carly, Anna and Andrew; three sisters, Norma Hardy, Betty Rodgers, and Carol Cunningham, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved dog Bella Rose
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Gerald McCustion, Bobby McCustion, and Billy McCustion.
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10 Condolence(s)
Donna Coleman Brooks
Friday, August 23, 2019
Shirley and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was one of the sweetest ladies and a dear friend to my Mother. What wonderful memories we have of her! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Donna
Karen McCustion Fopiano
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Love you very much, you will be miss.
Karen McCustion Fopiano
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Love you very much, will miss you !
Robert and Stephanie Spencer
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Robert and I are very sorry to hear about your mother. Praying for you all
Judy L Tilley
Sunday, August 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful person inside an out.
Jean Reece
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Shirley and family, may you all find peace and love in the memories of your mom.
William and Lora Downes
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Mike and Jill and babies along with your family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Karen price
Friday, August 16, 2019
Shirley and family, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. It’s never the same once mom is not there. Charlie and I are praying for y’all to find peace. Karen and Charlie Price
Faye Kosloski. Utler
Friday, August 16, 2019
I worked with ms Tilley in the late sixties at the switchboard in West Memphis. I was a newbie and she showed me the ropes! I always thought a lot of her. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Faye Butler
Dianne Person
Friday, August 16, 2019
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your sweet Mom. I fondly remember her from our childhood days. Many prayers for your family at this time.