She was preceded in death by her husband Roney Tillman and a sister, Virginia Yates.
Phyllis is survived by her son, Mickey Tillman, her daughter, Kelly Tillman, two grandchildren, Tyler and Marley Tillman and one brother, William “Billy” Yates, all of New Bern.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Cotten Funeral Home. Her service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 24, 2014 at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or to Fresenius Medical Care, Craven County Dialysis, 2113-B Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560.
Online condolences may be made to the Tillman family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Cotten Funeral Home, New Bern, NC.