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Obituary For Mrs. Lelia McDougle

Mrs. Lelia Tillman McDougle child of God, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and daughter of Mae G. Tillman and the late James Tillman was born December 31, 1955 in Cheraw, SC. She depart-ed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, while attending Annual Watch Night Service.

Lelia graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School and began her working career immediately upon graduation. She ultimately retired from Bank of America Corporation after completing 20 years of successful service.

While serving at the Stanton Place Church she met and married the love of her life, the late Bishop Reginald McDougle, her husband of 26 years and together they raised one son.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Reginald McDougle; father, James Tillman, one sister, Gloria Little and two brothers, Marion Tillman and David Todd London.

She is survived by her son, Brian (Cynthia) Tillman, spiritual daughters, Cleopatra Little Tunnell (Jaz) of Cary, NC, Nathalie Coulanges and Christina Gilmore all of High Point; one sister, Clara Pickett; four brothers, Edward Tillman of High Point, NC, Rev. Kaslo Grant of Delaware, James Grant of Pageland, SC and Jason Grant of Cheraw, SC; her mother, Mrs. Mae Tillman of High Point, NC; one sister in-law, Lisa Bradley; grandchildren, Brandon, Brion, Tristian, Jaelin, Aliyah; godson, Derek Waden; and host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Memorial Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

To the family of Minister Lelia Mcdougle, sorry for your loss. I don’t have to tell y’all the kind of person she was, but I just want to remind you of a few of them, she was loving, beautiful, compassionate, thoughtful, kind and loved her husband the late Minister Reginal McDougle. I love Lelia, she has always had a special place in my heart. She will be missed, but I know that God will bring her family through. Sister Arletha Portee&Family.

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To the family of sis mcdougle, Many thoughts are with you right now. May they help you get through this tough time. With Deep Sympathy Shirley Winchester

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To the family of sis mcdougle, Many thoughts are with you right now. May they help you get through this tough time. With Deep Sympathy Shirley Winchester

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I will truely miss the loving kindness she processed. May the continued Grace of God be upon this Family. Lovingly Submitted Janice Mays and Family

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My class mate and neighbor has gone home to reap her rewards. I will remember Lelia for that beautiful smile, and a heart with a lot of love. I will be praying for you all. Virgellen Bynum (Andrews High School class mate)

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Jeanette I am so sorry to hear about your sister you and your family are in my prayers may God give you all the strength to carry on I know God is able to comfort your family

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Brian, It is terrible to hear about your lost. I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.” Hubert Strickland

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Hey Brian, I am so sorry about the loss of a good friend and travel partner in Lelia. As a member of the birthday club we shared many laughs throughout the years, many times over nothing. I will truly miss her presence. We loved Lelia and we love you all as well. Continue to allow the grace of God to comfort you during this delicate season, I'm praying for you, your wife, and kids. Kim Hope

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To the family of Sis McDougle,on behalf of the family of Deacon Wilbert Ingram of the COGOP in Robbins NC we extend our deepest sympathies and prayers. May God continue to bless you in this hour of sorrow.

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Brian, words can't explain the sorry that you are feeling right now, but know that your mom was thanking God for your words to her from the word of God. We love you and our prayers you shall have. Kathy from the Parkside COGOP. Love you and the family. DR8JK

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Brian, there are no words to tell you how sad I am for you. May God wrap you in his arms and give you strength to get through the comings days and months. Hartensia Davis-Bailey, Friend since high school (T.W. Andrews High School)

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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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