Funeral Services were held for Mrs. Willie Geneva Tillman on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Millwood Primitive Baptist Church, 185 Old Locke Road, Pennington, Alabama with Pastor Marvin Johnson, Officiating. Interment, Woodall Cemetery, Pennington, Alabama.
Mrs. Willie Geneva Tillman was born on April 16, 1927, in Choctaw, Alabama to Mrs. Virginia Mims and Bishop Horn.
Willie received Christ at an early age and attended Choctaw City School.
Willie departed this life on February 12, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. She was proceeded in death by her parents; three children: Johnnie Mae Johnson, Earlie Mae Tillman, and Willie James Tillman.
Mrs. Willie G. leaves to cherish her loving and lasting memories: five children, Janie Johnson (Roy), Chicago, Illinois; Brenda Fears Powell (Roger), Joliet, Illinois; Geneva Montgomery, Pennington, Alabama and Callie Reed, Pennington, Alabama; Ezra Tillman, Sr. (Brenda), Flint, Michigan; a very special grandson, that she raised as her own, Michael Tillman, Pennington, Alabama; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren; one sister, Janie M. Davis; one brother, William Howard.
Graveside Services were held for Dr. George W. Tinsley on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Cemetery, County Road 7, Sweet Water, Alabama with Rev. Keith Howell, Officiating.
George Wallace Tinsley was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 05, 2023 at his residence in Sweet Water, Alabama at the age of 89. George was born to the late Governor Tensley Sr. and Pearlie Washington on October 18, 1933.
Confessing Christ at an early age, George joined Independent Missionary Baptist Church. He knew that he loved God and wanted to live as a Christian Servant. He wore many hats in his years of service, where he fulfilled the duties as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and as a member of the Usher Board.
George was educated in the public schools of Marengo County and was a 1953 graduate of Marengo High School, where he made history as being the first Homecoming King. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956 and actively served until 1962, where he was honorably discharged. He was a 19-year employee of MacMillian Bloedel (Weyerhauser) as a saw mill operator until his medical retirement. One to not settle for anything in life, Dr. Tinsley obtained his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Christian Education from the E.L. White Theological Seminary in Prichard, AL.
George was a beloved member of the Coxheath Community. He was a member of the Sweet Water Lodge #755 for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was an avid bible reader, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Governor Tensley, Sr. and Pearlie Washington; three siblings, Calvin Tensley, Alexander Tensley, and Clementine Mitchell; his daughter, Dorothy Jean Tinsley.
He met his wife, Inez Williams, at Independent Missionary Baptist Church. They married June 25, 1963 and went on to have seven children. Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. He leaves to forever cherish his memory: Inez Tinsley, a wife of 62 years; 5 daughters, Eileen Fuller (Rev. David Fuller), Celeste Patterson (Clyde), Danetta Nelson (Anthony), Danita Coleman, Crystal Curtis (Gary); 1 son, Stanley Tinsley. He also leaves a brother, Governor Jeff Tensley (GJ) and 1 sister, Jessie McDonald; 4 brothers-in law, Willie Williams (Elaine), James William (Jackie), Leon Williams (Mary), Rev. Larry Williams; 2 sisters-in law, Helen Williams, Lula Grayson (Aaron); nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is a grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 24. He will be forever missed, but will forever remain in our hearts.
