Queen Ella Mackie Tillman, 82, was born on April 8, 1939, a daughter of the late Mary Wilson and Robert McFadden in Olanta, SC. She departed this life on November 6, 2021. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Mackie; her sister, Mary Whitfield; and brothers, Joseph Wilson, Lewis Wilson, and Eddie Green.

Queen moved to High Point, NC in 1958. For years, Queen worked hard while trusting in the Lord to help raise and care for her family. In 2006, she retired from Leggett and Platt after thirty years of service. Queen was a faithful member of Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church, where she served on the Missionary Board and enjoyed the fellowship of the wonderful members there. In 2007, she united in marriage to Hilliard R. Tillman.

Remaining to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 14 years, Hilliard R. Tillman; her daughters, Angela McFadden, Donna Pendergrass, and Joquita Mayfield, all of High Point, NC, and Kimberly Mackie of Charlotte, NC; a granddaughter who was raised in the home, Tameshia McFadden of Greensboro NC; her bonus daughter, Betty Crawford (Ronald) of High Point, NC; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Irvin Minor (Songi) of Wake Forest, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There will be No Public Viewing.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.