Tilley Viola Withers, 88, of Cantrall, Illinois, passed away on March 7, 2023 at Russell County Hospital in KY. She was born on May 16, 1934 in Springfield to George Thomas Ellenburg and Geraldine Hall. Tilley married John Wesley Withers in 1948 in Springfield and he preceded her in death in 1984.
Mrs. Withers was the mother of 13 children. She worked for Memorial Hospital in Springfield for 35 years. Tilley was a Homemaker and loved gardening.
She is survived by her children: John (Late Crystal) Withers of Oklahoma, Roger Withers of Petersburg, Larry (Alberta) Withers of Petersburg, Danny Ray (Penny) Withers and Thelma Marten both of Russell Springs, Kentucky, Lilly Withers of Cantrall, Mary Jane Withers of Pleasant Plains, Eva P. Lipe of Cantrall and Patricia Mifflin of Springfield; a sister Bessie (Terry) Hardin as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are the following children: Leroy Withers, Robert Withers, Sissy Withers, and George Herbert Withers; three brothers and six sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30am until the time of service Tuesday at Bisch and Son.
