Kelly it’s been almost two years.... you are still loved today and forever. We have memories that we can cling to and I pray you are rejoicing with your family ❤️  May you live through Tyler and he carry on your laugh and smile.. until we meet again my friend hugs from Earth 😘

Well It's been a while now since Kelly has passed on to a better place but I had to at the very least leave a message that she is STILL thought about and missed and wondered about why this happened to such a wonderful person so young so helpful and one that cared about other people so much with the ability to focus on a strangers pain and make them feel special and that everything will be all right with her kind words and a smile like Jennifer Aniston from the TV show Friends, she is missed. 
I live on Tillman Lane so it's not easy to forget her and every time I was to go to ECIM which back then was quite often and she always made sure I was helped quickly and Always made me feel special and made my pain a little easier to bear.  New Years are Not supposed to start off the way hers did and whatever the circumstances may God see that she is looked after and Happiness and Love stay with her and her family forever. God Bless you All.

I miss Kelly's greeting at ECIM.  My condolences to her family.  RIP Kelly

To Kelly's Family:  My husband and will surely miss Kelly's smile and sense of humor...she was always trading barbs with my husband when we checked in at ECIM.  She always had a ready smile and a quick comeback, we miss her dearly.  Our prayers are with you all.
                   
Roy (Yank) and Rose Anne Allen (Aurora, NC)

Sending my  thoughts and Prayers your way Mickey. I'm  very sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. We will all miss seeing Kelly's smile as we checked in at CIM. God bless all the family and the CIM family.

TO ALL THE FAMILY OF KELLY, MY DEEPEST PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCIES.  I NEVER KNEW HER EXCEPT FOR HER CHEERY GREETING WHEN I WOULD CHECK IN AT ECIM FOR MANY, MANY YEARS NOW. HER GREETING AND CHEERY SMILE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO WAS EVER GREETED BY HER. SHE REMEMBERED MY NAME AND HER FRIENDLY SMILE MADE ME FEEL WELCOME AND AS IF I WAS AN OLD FRIEND.  WE ALL WHO KNEW HER WILL MISS HER ALWAYS.

Kelly, you were like a little sister to me. We had our spats, lol, but we always remained friends. You will be missed terribly.
Love you always
Rest in peace.

 Tyler, Mickey and Family, I meet Kelly by your Grandfather/Father, Roney. He was one of a kind, a wonderful man, would have gave his shirt off his back for anyone, he was always good to my family, and Kelly was the Apple of His Eye! At that time she was barely a teenager and as I knew her she went through all those wonderful stages. But as she was then and as I had grown to known her, she is still beautiful, and I was Blessed to know as she grew older she became just like her Dad! A One of a Kind, but yet one of the best people you would want to know. I am sad to say I just found out about the loss of Kelly. I know there is nothing I or anyone else can say to ease the pain of her loss. But if my story helps you now or even looking back on this later. Just know, we all were so blessed to have her touch our lives and if Her Light meant that much and was that bright to us, then I can not imagine the light she has left behind in those that were the apple of her eye! 
   She will always be missed, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. As she would say "Sure Hun, No Problem, I know. Right?!"    
  Trust that she is still with us.   Sincerely,  Tricia Parson & Family   01/8/2018

We are shocked and saddened to hear of your lose, we send prayers to her family and even tho we only worked with her twice she will be missed . God bless

Mickey,Tyler and family I know words cannot begin to express the pain of the loss you are feeling. I just want you to know there is a lot of prayers going up, and may the angels surround you and the family with comfort. Hugs. Your favorite ACO

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.One thing for sure it was to short. Sorry we could not be with this evening but mother nature has us unable to travel. We love you and are praying for you.

Mickey, Tyler and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and deeply saddened. Kelly was a special friend to our family, always willing to help and lend a hand in serving as the team mom for the Carolina Diamondbacks travel team. We had a lot of special times together with our families and we will always treasure them. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Tyler and Mickey.

My condolences to Kelly's son Tyler and to the Tillman family. Kelly was always so nice and friendly to me at work and I'm going to miss her. Always remember the good times that you shared with her.

Kelly was a great person to work with! She was always willing to lend a helping hand. The patients and staff loved her! I know the front office will not be the same without her. I will smile remembering the good times we had at work cutting up. My thoughts & prayers are with Tyler, Mickey and the rest of her family. Rest well sweetie!

My dear Kelly, you are missed more and more every day. The day to day work place will be lacking and missing you're sense of humor, you're ability to relate with the patients and co workers. You were such a caring person with a giving heart and a knack to make people smile. Rest in Peace

Mickey, Barbara and I send our condolences and our prayers to you and the Tillman family. Bless you my friend as you walk this valley.

My condolences go out to Kelly's family.  I had the privilege of getting to know Kelly while working at ECIM.  She was funny, witty, smart and kind.  I will always remember her contagious laugh and her beautiful smile.  I considered her a dear friend that I will never forget. At another time we will meet again. 


Praying for Tyler, Mickey, family and friends.  Kelly was a shinning light. I will miss her always.

My thoughts and heart breaks for the family. I either loved Kelly or was scared of her. We went to school together, and when I went to ECIM she always took care of me and everyone around her. She will be missed!

Sweet Kelly aka Boo Boo , I still can't believe that amazing smile, heart , and love for others will no longer be felt on this earth  But I know that you are resting peacefully in heaven, probably with your Mom who I you missed terribly everyday! Until we meet again I Love You sweet girl ❤❤

Baby Girl, We love & miss you. Rest in God's arms.

    Uncle Ernie & Aunt Ella.

Tyler and Mickey, please know that my condolences go out to you both, especially Tyler whom Kelly loved so dearly and spoke of you, Mickey with love and respect. Kelly was always my dear friend, at ECIM, even after I retired. Fly high Kelly Girl until we meet again! Keep that light shining, You have to be a perfect angel. I love you and will miss you terribly.

Dean Ellison

Another bright light has left our world.Kelly you were a welcoming face whenever I came to ECIM, You will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family            
                     Joyce Johnson Cove City

I am at a lost for words right now. It still seems so unreal. In the little amount of time that I have known Kelly, she was a very sweet and caring person. I would always look for that smile to greet me every morning that I walk through CEIM for work. Her spirit of caring showed all over her. We had conversations that would encourage each other. Kelly will truly be missed and always hold a special place in people's heart. To the family, stay strong and trust God in everything. Just remember we have an angel in heaven watching over us now.

Tyler and Mickey, please know what my condolences go out to you both, especially Tyler whom Kelly loved so dearly and spoke of you, Mickey with love and respect. Kelly was always my dear friend, at ECIM, even after I retired. Fly high Kelly Girl until we meet again! Keep that light shining, You have to be a perfect angel. I love you and will miss you terribly.

Dean Ellison

Kelly, whenever I saw you, I was certain you would have me laughing.  You will be missed.

Deepest sympathy to the Tillman and CEIM families.  I am so sorry to hear Kelly is gone.  She treated me and all patients with such kindness, care, and professionalism.  Rest well, dear friend.  How we will miss you.

Sincerely, 
Wes Goforth
New Bern

Got to know kelly through CEIM, she was very friendly, and always had a smile for you when you walked in.  She will truly be missed. R I P Kelly.

Kelly, you were one of the first people I met when I came to this place I still can't call home. But when I had to see the Doc you always made those visits a little less stressful. You helped make my life here a bit more bearable.  I will miss you Kel and so will Sean. Rest peacefully my friend until we meet again!

Kelly was a bright spot in the Front Office at CEIM Internal Medicine.  She was always helpful and caring to me as a patient and as a former coworker.  She was well-liked by patients and employees and will certainly be missed.  Prayers for her family and friends who loved her so much.

Kelly will be missed by so many,family,friends,patients and coworkers.The front will not be the same without her.Love and prayers to Tyler and Mickey.May God Bless you all during this time.

To Kelly's family, we send our deepest sympathy. We knew her as a friendly and efficient young lady at CarolinaEast Internal Medicine. May God send you peace and comfort as you begin this part of your life without her. You are in our prayers. Richard and Beth Wagner

My prayers are with you all.  She was such a sweet person.  Fly high sweet angel.

Our prayers are with you all
Brian and Melissa Potter

To the family, Kelly is a beautiful angel, and my prayers and condolences for the family.  God Bless

To my cousin may you rest in peace and let God guide you in heaven! Love you. Gary Hirsch.

Tyler, Mickey,and family,our prayers and our love go out to you all.Kelly was a beautiful person inside and out. I appreciated her looking out after my dad when he lived across the street.

My deepest sympathies to Mickey and Tyler. Kelly was a wonderful person who is gone way to soon. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends. She will be greatly missed. I grew up with Kelly and she always could keep us laughing. I was so proud of what a great woman she grew to be and she loved Tyler more then anything. Until we meet again

I had the pleasure of going to school with Kelly at NBHS.  Often times, I would see her at CarolinaEast Internal Medicine and we would catch up on the latest in each others life.  To the family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one.  She was a great person and always honest and real.  Kelly, you will be missed my friend, but never forgotten.

Mickey, Tyler and family, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Kelly was one of a kind and she will be missed.

Tyler and Mickey, please know what my condolences go out to you both, especially Tyler whom Kelly loved so dearly and spoke of you, Mickey with love and respect. Kelly was always my dear friend, at ECIM, even after I retired. Fly high Kelly Girl until we meet again! Keep that light shining, You have to be a perfect angel. I love you and will miss you terribly.

David & Dean Ellison

My prayers and thoughts to Kelly's family. She was an amazing person and ray of sunshine in her job and with both patients and colleagues. She will be missed by all of us
Kathy Evans

This is so sad and heartbreaking. Kelly was a beautiful flower at CarolinaEast Internal Medicine. My heart breaks. I am praying for her son, her family, her close friends, and associates who have lost so much.

Rest Easy Sweet Soul! Youll be missed so dearly. I love you. Until we meet again.

Sending condolences to the family of Kelly Tillman even though you might not know who I am. I am Rony's cousin.

Tyler and Mickey, please know that my condolences go out to you both, especially Tyler whom Kelly loved so dearly. Kelly was my dear friend through the years, at ECIM, even after I retired. Fly High Kelly Girl until we meet again, Keep that light shining, You have to be a perfect angel, I love you and will miss you terribly.

I only met Kelly on a few occasions but spoke to her often for work related issues. She always asked how we were down in "The Cape" and spoke like we have been friends forever. I just spoke to her last week and never imagined it would be the last time I would hear her cheerful voice.  
I pray for all of her family as well as her work family because I know that strong bond that is made with the people that you work with each day.
I pray that you all find peace and comfort in our God's loving arms and in your precious memories.

Tyler, Mickey, Tiffany and family.  My heart goes out to each one of you and you are all in my prayers. Kelly loved Tyler more than life. Mickey was her hero.  If we can do anything, we are here for Kelly's family. 
Fly high Kelly until we see you again! Let your light shine! Love you guy's 
June Packard

My prayers for all of her family and friends.. She and I used be to really close before I moved.. She was always a great friend and a joy to be around.. she will truly be missed.

Mickey, Tyler and Kelly were such a help to me when I moved to New Bern. Getting to know them through the Jaycees made our connection even more meaningful to me. I consider myself to have been blessed to have met such a great family. My heart goes out to Tyler and Mickey. Know that the Hardee family is sending prayers to you both. - Jocelyn, Chris and sons

Mickey and Tyler,
Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy about the loss of Kelly.
She was "one of a kind". Her spirit and vitality will certainly be missed. Kelly was loved by all of her co-workers and friends at the CIM office. I will never forget her.
Rest in peace Kelly!

Tyler & family; your Mother was such a shinning light. She would brighten each day. She will be greatly missed by her CIM family and all her friends. We hope you find peace and love knowing God holds her hand.

There are no sufficient words..our hearts are broken..may you find the peace you searched for.
R I P sweetie..prayers to Tyler and Mickey..

Mickey, my prayers are with you. Truly sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Prayers for Tyler,also.
Lou Williams

You where three first person to introduce yourself to us. And then introduced everyone else.  You always made us feel like we belonged I n the neighborhood. All the late night conversations and help/ protection will never be forgotten.  

Kelly, You were the Matriarch of Cleveland Street and will be sorely missed as a true neighbor and friend.   God only knows why He calls His angels home on His time.  Say hi to Roney and Phyllis for all us here until we meet again.

I have so many memories of us growing up together. My life wouldn't be the same without you or your family in it. My prayers to Tyler, Mickey, and the entire family. You will be missed my friend.

Our hearts are heavy with grief and sorrow at the impact of losing such a wonderful woman, not just to her family, but her community as well. I've never seen Kelly without a smile. By all means, she was not only a kind, generous soul; she was inspirational, genuine and the love/compassion she showed anyone she encountered, without hesitation, from all walks of life, further proves just how deeply this community is grieving for her beautiful soul. My heart goes out to her son, family and friends. Kelly, you will be missed by several, many of whom you likely had no idea how much your bright smile, undaunted compassion and genuinely pure soul truly touched so many. I pray for your peace, the comfort, compassion and resolution for your family and friends feeling lost in the grief of losing such an incredible woman, and pillar in our community. Rest easy, sweet beauty.

She was always very special to us.  We used to be patients at Carolina East Internal Medicine.  Prayers to Tyler and the family.

Kelly was wonderful to work with..she was great with patients and always lent me a helping hand when needed..she will  be sorely missed..  

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mickey and Tyler and the  rest of her family .

She was like a sister, I will miss her terribly. Rest easy sweet girl

Our sincere condolences to Tyler & Kelly's family during this difficult time of loss.  Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you!     Joey & Tonya Talvacchio & family

Kelly you always greeted me with such a sweet smile I pray you can rest in peace!

OBITUARY

Kelly Lynn Tillman

October 23, 1978 – December 31, 2017

Cotten Funeral Home

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