Ms. Irma Jean McBride Tillman Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Irma Jean McBride Tillman

Ms. Irma Jean McBride Tillman, the daughter of the late Hattie Rosalie McBride and the late Lacy Hunter was born July 11, 1952 in Anson County, NC. She departed this beautiful life, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Atrium Health-Union in Monroe, NC.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Zion Church until her heath declined.

She attended West Deep Creek School, Wadesboro, NC and graduated from Bowman Senior High School-The Class of 1971.

She was employed by Dawson Plant II as a Quality Control Auditor for many years. Irma enjoyed talking junk, in the name of LOVE. She never met a stranger. To know her was to love her. She enjoyed life and found joy in making others laugh.

Her favorite past-times were fishing, killing hogs, and gardening.

Irma Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Lafayette Tillman, one son, Victor Deon Tillman, one brother, Laurence McBride and three sisters, Merelyne McBride, Mattie Hunter, and Estelle Hunter.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, one daughter, Irma Francine Tillman (Polkton, NC), one son, Victor Dionne Tillman II (Wadesboro, NC), seven (7) grandchildren, Qua’Nisha Tillman (Wadesboro, NC), Ron Maske Jr. (Charlotte, NC), Ron Maske III (Polkton, NC), Donovan Tillman (Mt. Gilead, NC), Deonte Tillman (Wadesboro, NC), Jayden Tillman (Wadesboro, NC) and Jalieyah Tillman (Wadesboro, NC); four (4) great grandchildren, Autumn Tillman, Edan Hough, Paxton Hough and Ya’nih Tillman; one brother, John (Anita) Hunter (Wadesboro, NC); one sister, Dennis Hunter (Wadesboro, NC); a special longtime friend, John Lee Rorie; a special uncle, Lonnie McBride; a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; special nephews, Jermaine Bennett and Alexander Tillman. A host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services were held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, 1:30pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment followed in the Family plot of Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

In compliance with CDC guidelines, face mask/face coverings are required when visiting the facility and during the viewing, visitation and funeral services.

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I am saddened to learn this news! Irma Jean was one of my favorite people and we could (and often did) talk for hours. She had her ways like all of us, but I loved her dearly. May God rest her soul and fill her family, friends, church and former coworkers with peace through memories of happier times! Live, hugs, prayers and positive thoughts for all concerned!

My prayers are with you

You are in my prayers.F4C5R

The McBride-Tillman families have my sympathy. May God continue to bless each of you in such a time as this. (Rev.Carolyn H.Bennett)

Irma Jean wil be remembered by me as a loving person. She wanted to make sure I always knew who my family members were on the McBride side of my family. Zack Little

MY Condolences to Family Mattie Pegues James daughter of Show and Mary Melton Pegues

My condolences to the family. MAttie Pegues James, daughter of Show and Mary Melton Pegues

My condolences to the Tillman and McBride family. Gwendolyn Ratliff-Jordan

Condolences To The Tillman & McBride Family. Rest Peacefully Irma Jean, We're see you on the other shore.........🕊🌹 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family #DeepCreekCommunity #WDCHSClassOf66

Condolences To The Tillman & McBride Family. Rest Peacefully Irma Jean, We're see YOU on the other shore...... 🕊🌹 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family #WDCHSClassOf 66 #DeepCreekCommunity

Condolences To The Tillman & McBride Family. Rest Peacefully Irma Jean 🕊🌹🌹 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family #WestDeepCreekCommunity #WDCHSClassOf66

Condolences To The Tillman & McBride Family. Rest Peacefully Irma Jean 🕊🌹 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family #WestDeepCreekCommunity #WDCHSClassOf66

No matter how old we are, it's never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Your cousin, Betty Pegues Burchette

Your family have my sincere condolences during your loss. Irma and I attended school together at WDC. I will remember her big smile. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Tillman/McBride and extended families. We love you all.
Vivian Kellock, Brenda Tillman, Juanita Kellock-Choplin, Carolyn Kellock-Rorie and families🙏🥰