Ruth A. Tillman

Ms. Ruth A. Tillman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her children. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial on Friday, December 6 from 9am-10am in the Chapel. The funeral services will begin immediately following visitation.

Ruth is survived by her five children, Brenda Reid, Don (Deb Chamblee), David (Sherry Chamblee), Gloria McChesney and Sharon McChesney along with 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother James Hudson. 

Ruth was born in Cullman, AL on July 16, 1934. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Gorham, husband, Paul N. Tillman, Jr., sister, Marilyn Ratliff, brother, Robert Hudson.

Ruth loved to paint with ceramics, creating beautiful pieces to gift to others. She painted anything from frogs to tea pitchers and Christmas trees. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas when she could watch Hallmark movies and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Crosspoint Baptist Church and loved attending her small group class, Devoted Ladies. She will be truly missed but her spirit will always be with us.