Cornelia Crabtree Tilley

1927 - 2017

Cornelia Crabtree Tilley obituary, 1927-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave

Raleigh, North Carolina

Cornelia Tilley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2017.

Cornelia (Jenny) Crabtree Tilley, 90, of Raleigh, passed away October 6, 2017. She was born in Durham County, NC to the late Robert and Nanny Crabtree on July 24, 1927.

Jenny was the loving and devoted wife of the late George (Buck) Tilley. She is survived by her loving children; Jerry (Patsy) Tilley and David (Nancy) Tilley. Jenny is also survived by 6 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren as well as her special friend Pat Toothman.

A funeral Service will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612) on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit the family from 10:00AM until the service at the funeral home with burial to follow at Brier Creek Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Bayleaf Fire Department, 13116 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27614.

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5 Entries

October 11, 2017

With deepest sympathy, Jenny will always have a special place in my heart.
Alton and Angie Perry

October 10, 2017

George King

Jerry so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

October 10, 2017

George King

Jerry so sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my prayers.

October 9, 2017

Greg Page

Jennifer Robinson,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Grandmother was a special person and enriched the lives of many.
We hope that you can find peace and strength during these days of mourning.
Sincerely,
Your teammates at Rex Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center

October 9, 2017

Jennifer Robinson,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Grandmother was a special person and enriched the lives of many.
We hope that you can find peace and strength during these days of mourning.
Sincerely,
Your teammates at Rex Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center

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Oct

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

Oct

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

Oct

11

Burial

Briercreek Memorial Park

NC

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Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

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