Marilyn Loraine Tilley

Marilyn Loraine Tilley, 82, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023.

Marilyn was born February 8, 1940 to the late Lemmie Riley and Mattie Rasberry Riley. She married Mr. Erskine Tilley in June 30, 1956 they were together until his passing on October 26, 1996. Mrs. Tilley worked in the distribution department for for JC Penny for 25 years before retiring. Marilyn was active in the local Golden Age Club. She was a loving mother and devoted wife.



She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Lorrie Settlemyer (Thomas) of Statesville, NC; sons, Randall Tilley ( Carol Ann) of Taylorsville, NC and Bradley Tilley (Zayda) of Miami, Fl; sister, Sandria Williamson ( Kenneth) of Myrtle Beach, SC; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm at Nicholson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Sunday ,February 12, 2023 at Diamond Hill Baptist Church at 3pm with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Cemetery Details





Oakwood Cemetery







114 Oakwood Rd

Statesville, NC 28677



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Visitation





FEB 11. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)



Nicholson Funeral Home

135 Front Street

Statesville, NC 28677

https://www.nicholsonfunerals.com



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Funeral Service





FEB 12. 3:00 PM (ET)



Diamond Hill Baptist Church

2320 E. Broad St.

Statesville, NC 28625



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Committal Following Service





FEB 12 (ET)



Oakwood Cemetery

114 Oakwood Rd

Statesville, NC 28677



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