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Obituary For Loretta Louise Tillery

Loretta Louise Tillery (Noot) was born on September 11, 1949 to Myrtle Louise Tillery and the late William Hartwell Tillery. She departed this life and gained her heavenly wings on October 15, 2023.

She received Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Loretta was known for being a provider and nurturer. She cared for anyone she came across and had a deep love for her loved ones.

She gained her wings preceded in death by daughter-Barbara Louise Mize, son-Charles Mize, father William Hartwell

Tillery Sr., sisters-Patricia Tillery Matlock, Juanita Tillery Bailey, brother-Christopher “Clay” Tillery, grandparents-James Samuel & Mary Hudson Tillery and Fennie and Bessie Brown.

Loretta leaves to cherish her memories her Children: James Mize, Minister Reuben (Marsha) Mitchell, and daughter Lenora (Amin) Farooq.

Grandhchildren/Great Grandchildren: Latasha Mize, Mercedes Mitchell, Marquendra Mitchell, Alyssa Mitchell Amariyah Mitchell, Zion Mitchell, Jayce Mize, Lamonte Mize, Lamarkese Mize, Roxanna Mize, Babriana Mize, Bradasia Jones, Akuma Mercadante, Mirajah MItchell, and many more great great grandchildren. Mother Myrtle Louise Tillery, sisters-Bessie Littlejohn,Ella Chigano, brothers- William (Michelle) Virginia Beach, VA, Donald, Clifford, Michael (Binky), Timothy (Stephanie), Bryan Tillery, devoted significant other of 26 years Samuel Thompson.

She had a lot of nieces/nephews including great and great-greats extended families to include the Roberts, Stinsons, Hudgens, Wrights, Browns, Hairston, Littlejohns and many other relatives.

The family will receive on Saturday, October 28,2023 from 11am - 12 pm, with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 12:00 pm at Unity Mortuary 1125 McCalla Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Elder Willie Williams presiding and Minister Reuben Mitchell Eulogist.

The final resting place will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude.

Unity Mortuary is more than honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com.

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Condolences to the families 🙏🏽

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Rest in peace

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Rest peacefully Granny, Your grandkids miss you dearly.

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Prayer to the family. Roxie

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Rest in peace Loretta. Will miss stopping by on my Tenn visits. You will be dearly missed by all who came in contact with you. 😢 Prayers to the family 🙏🏽 ❤susie

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Restup Grandma I'm gonna miss you.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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