Home Going Celebration For
Mrs. Lula Bell Simmons Tillman
December 29, 1952 - April 30, 2012
--Monday -- May 7, 2012
1:00 P.M.
Gethsem am e Ba p t ist Ch u rch
1485 Wrightsboro Rd Augusta, GA
Rev. Ronald Strong - Pastor/ Officiate Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. - Eulogist
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<7'he O bituary
Mrs. Lula Bell Simmons Tillman entered into rest at MCG Hospital on April 30, 2012. She was bom in Augusta to the late Mr. And Mrs. Johnny and Lillie Simmons.
Mrs. Tillman was a faithful and dedicated member of Gethsemane Baptist Church for more than 30 years. She was employed at Augusta State University for 29 years and also employed at Big Lots for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Johnny R. Simmons, Sr.; her mother Mrs. Lillie M. Simmons; her brother Mr. Johnny Simmons, Jr., one sister Mrs. Mary Williams, and one brother-in-law, Mr. Benjamin Dean, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Carl Tillman, Sr., One son, Mr. James W. Cummings, one Daughter Ms. Nikisha Cummings, and one God-Daughter Ms. Samantha Allen, all of Augusta. Three Brothers: Mr. Maurice (Marsha) Simmons, Sr. of Atlanta, GA and Mr. Johnny Lee (Charvan) Collins, New Haven, CT, and Mr. Nathaniel (Jessie) Simmons, Sr. of Augusta, GA. Five Sisters: Rosetta Dukes, Columbus, OH, Ms. Brenda Lynn Simmons, Mrs. Dianne (Rev. Seymore) Harrison, Mrs. Gloria Jean (Timothy) Thompkins, and Mrs. Cynthia Louise (Warren) Dean all of Augusta, GA. Three Grandchildren: Raymond Wilkes, III, Amani A. Wilkes, and Emani E. Wilkes. Nephews: Jerry L. Holmes, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Nicholas (Mikeshia) Harrison, I of Nashville, TN, Master Collins of New Haven, CT, Maurice Simmons, Jr., of North Augusta, SC, Nathaniel Simmons, Jr., DeQuincy (Markisha) Simmons, Jerome (Tanji) Peterson, Jr.,, Benjamin Dean, Jr., Seymore (Patrice) Harrison, Jr. all of Augusta. Nieces: Diana L. Simmons of Charlotte, NC, And Missy Collins, New Haven, CT, Shantelle (Ezra) Dixon, Jessica (Cameron) Wright, Ashia Simmons, Alexis Simmons, and all of Augusta, GA. Great-Nieces/Nephews: Nicholas Harrison, II, Damien Simmons, Missy Simmons, Kanani Simmons, DeQuane Simmons, Kazon Simmons, Zyon Simmons, Ashante Hughes, Ezra Dixon, Jr., Chacarri Dean, Benjamin Dean, III, Jerome Peterson, III, Anevia Peterson, and Charity Joy Harrison. Furthermore, she leaves a host of Aunts, I Jncles. devoted friends, and loved ones to cherish her memory.
Order of Service
Viewing Processional.
Rev. Ronald Strong - Presiding Pastor, Gethsemane B aptist Church
............................................................Family 8c Friends
Selection....... .................................... Gethsemane Baptist Church Choir
Scripture....... .. .. ............................................ Rev. Jacob Trowell G ethsem ane Baptist Church
Prayer............ .............................................................Rev. Ronald Strong Solo................ .............................................................Bro. Jam al Williams Obituary..................................................................................Read Silently Acknowledgements..................................................Sis. Undriea Johnson
Rem arks.......(Please Lim it remarks to 2 M inutes)..............
A s A ........
Co-Worker - Ms. Brenda Murray Co-Worker - Ms. Anita Shives Friend--Alberta Graham
Solo............... ................................................. Bro. Rodriquez W right
Eulogy......... ............................................... Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. Pastor, W hite R ock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, GA
Recessional
Interm ent..... ........ ...................................... W alker Memorial Cemetery
Repast Gethsemane Baptist Church
Pallbearers
Mr. Eric Cook
Mr. Kenneth Settle, Sr.
Gethsemane Baptist Church Deacons
A Tribute to A Wife,. Mother, and Grandmother
You're the best wife, mother & grandmother we could ever ask for. You filled our lives with joy, wisdom, and so much more Special memories which w e'll always truly adore Day by day it's going to take a little time for our hearts to restore. There were times when days went hard, We were left tom down, broken and scarred But you being the phenomenal woman that you ARE, you guided and
helped us get this far. Being without you now is something we can't bear But w e'll always treasure the memories that we shared. From your first smile to your last breath; w e'll remember you in life
as you will wait for us in death. This is not goodbye, only see you later; we love you and know that
things are better.
With Love Always, You're Husband, Children and Grandchildren
Respectfully written and submitted by: Amani & Emani Wilkes--Granddaughters
Acknowledgements
The family of the late Mrs. Lula Bell Simmons Tillman, wishes to thank you for your kind thoughts and deeds extended to the family during their hour of
bereavement. To the Pastors and church family at Gethsemane Baptist Church, may God bless and keep you all.
Death is an angel sent down from above. Sent for the bulbs and the flowers we love. We know it's time in God's own way; each soul is a flower in the
Master's Bouquet. ....The Family