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Helen Tilson

d. March 20, 2004

Helen Romans Tilson, age 71, of Marion died Saturday, March 20th, 2004 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Born on April 20, 1932 in Smyth County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel A. and Elizabeth Shelton Romans and was a member of the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross Tilson in 1993, three brothers , Ernie Romans, Robert Romans and Richard Romans, and three sisters, Eva Vaught, Lucille Adams and Pauline "Polly" Patton. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny David and Sherry Lynn Tilson of Sugar Grove. One grandson, Jason David Tilson and wife, Christine of Sugar Grove. One granddaughter, April Lynn Tilson Dyson and husband, Chris of Marion. Two great-grandsons, Justin David Tilson and Jason Nathaniel Tilson. One sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Gordon Patton of Marion. One brother and two sisters-in-law, the Rev. Bennett and Freida Romans and Thelma Romans , all of Marion. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing, III and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating . Committal services will held Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. til the 7:15 p.m. prior to the service.Those who wish may make memorials to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, Virginia 24354.
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