Mrs. Queen Ella Mackie Tillman Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Queen Ella Mackie Tillman

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.

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Ladies, we're so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Sending hugs, love, & prayers to you all. RIP Mrs. Queen. Johnson & Townsend Family

To the family, my sincerest condolences. Queen was a part of my village at Williams Memorial where she was a faithful member and supported the ministries of the church. She will be greatly missed. I pray that you will allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you during this difficult time and days, weeks and months ahead.
Prayerfully, Rev. Niki Scarboro Spencer

Queen was amazing! She always treated me like family and made the holidays special. I enjoyed the laughs, good food, and the kindness that would radiate from her heart. So blessed to experience her presence. We will miss you Queen. Rest peacefully and watch over your loved ones. They will need you to help keep them strong. ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

Mrs. Queen was a caring, loving woman. She was friends with my mom and she took her a plate of food every Sunday and was always checking on her until my mom passed last year. Mrs.Queen was a true missionary and she will be missed. My condolences and prayers to her family!
Love, Jackie Jones Allen & Revels Family

Condolences from Kathleen & Family. Mrs Mackie-Tillman was an amazing caring loving person. Such a beautiful spirit. She opened up her home to my daughter and I and always made us feel like we were part of her family. I will miss her smile, her laugh, her pound cake and all the delicious food she made with love. She will be missed.

Angie,Praying for this family I can Remember the first time you took me to meet your mother.She welcome me with open arms as if she already knew me .She was a very very nice lady and friend.May the Lord Bless this family is my prayer. Cynthia A Walden

Angie praying for this family. I can Remember the first time you took me to meet your mother.She welcome me with open arms as if she all ready knew me .She was a very very nice lady and friend. May the Lord continue to Bless this family is my prayer.

Ms.Queen aka Queenie to me was such a jewel. I've known her all of my 53 years and she was an inspiration to me. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Rev. Marlo McCray Shoffner

Queen was a beautiful lady. God has a phenomenal flower. Kim and the Mackie family has my prayers. Love you'll. Dawn McCray

Praying for the family of Mrs. Queen Mackie, that you find strength and prayer!!! Love you all the MacDonald, McCoy, Young, and Ervin family!!!!

Going to miss you Mrs. Queen the Cannon family♥️🏃

Going to miss you Mrs.Queen..love the cannon family

Sorry for Your Loss Mrs.Queenie Was My Second Mom at Leggett and Platt she will be truly missed 💔😂❤️🙏

Aunt Queen was such a beautiful person inside and out! I remember the many times she would bake the best pound cake just for my god mother Mrs Eula Mae . She loved her children and her family very much. She will be truly missed, she will always hold a special place in our hearts! I am praying for her husband, children and grandchildren! Love, Melodie Smith Golden

Sorry for your loss.Queen was a special lady always had a smile and kind word.She will truly be missed

Queen was such a wonderful person I've known her all of my life and always would have a good conversation. To the family you have my condolences and Prayers at this difficult time. Carl and Brenda Brand RRE

Mrs. Tillman was a sweet lady with a beautiful soul. Kim, Misha and family members, you are in our prayers. Larry and Carmen Davis

Sorry to hear about Queen passing away she was a remarkable lady so full of joy and she will be missed Alberta

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