Tina Louise Tillman-Phillips Obituary (1965

Tina Louise Tillman-Phillips, 44, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN on August 10, 2010 at 3:55 a.m. God saw that you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so he wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to me." You didn't deserve what you went through, so he gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain; I could not wish you back to suffer what you gained. A celebration of life service will be held on Aug. 21, 2010 at 12 noon at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 123 Helen Street, Michigan City, with Pastor Hazel Williams of New Disciple Fellowship Church officiating. Visitation will be Aug. 20, 2010 from 4:00-7:00pm at the church. Burial will be Monday, August 23, 2010 at Pine Lake Cemetery. Tina Louise Tillman-Phillips was born September 4, 1965, in Michigan City, Indiana to Earnest and Laura Tillman, Sr. who survives in Michigan City. Tina was a golden ray of sunshine; she had a profound since of humor and laughter. She was a loving, kind-hearted and supportive. Whether it be day or night, if called in need she was always there. When her health began to fail she could still find time to comfort others in their time of need. In 1983, she graduated from Elston High School, Michigan City; upon graduation she pursed a degree in nursing and a minor in accounting at Indiana State University, Terra Haute. Tina later moved to Long Beach, California for six years, later returning to her birth home Michigan City. Tina wanted a closer relationship with God; in 2002 she joined New Disciple Love Fellowship Church, Michigan City. She worked for Westville Community Correctional Facility, Blue Chip Casino and Dungarven-Residential Care until she and her daughter moved to Arlington, Tennessee in 2003. They soon moved to Somerville, Tennessee in 2005. She then took on employment with Western Mental Health in Bolivar, Tennessee until her health began to fail; she and her daughter moved to Memphis, Tennessee to be closer to her daughter's college and her doctors in November of 2009. Tina leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter LaTasha Lynn Tillman, Memphis, TN; five brothers Earnest (Ardell) Tillman, Jr., Sugarland, TX; Freddie (Kelly) Tillman, Danny (Sylvia) Tillman Sr., Stanley Tillman and Lee (a very special sister in law Robin Barzoni) Tillman all of Michigan City, eleven nieces and nephews Carlos Tillman, Courtney Tillman, Joseph Tillman, Lakeya Tillman, Travis Tillman, Taylor Tillman, Danielle Steward, Latoya Witt, Rickey Tillman, Salaya Tillman, Christen Tillman; sixteen great nieces and nephews Aayanna Tillman, Carlos Tillman, Jr., Adriana Tillman, Treyvion Tillman, Ki'asia Tillman, Lashawn Tillman, Kamari'a Tillman-Pitts, Ki'erra Newson, Waylin Witt, Bre'onna Tillman, Dontarius Tillman, Way'onna Witt, Wayniece Witt, Brian Valentine, An'Darious Steppe and Aries Tillman, special cousins Kenny (Paulette) Mickey, Melody Starks and Tracie Tillman, special friends near and far Lynda Jenkins, Sue Simmons, Rita Farmer, Bridget Farmer and Rita McKinney, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends Tina was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents John Wesley and Mary Harris, paternal grandparents George and Zealyer Tillman, two maternal aunts, seven paternal uncles, one paternal aunt and one nephew Danny Tillman, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made at First Source bank in c/o Lori Tillman L and T Trucking Company.