Jonathan-Claire - Person Sheet
Jonathan-Claire - Person Sheet
NameMATHERLY, Arleta 
, G Grandmother
, G GrandmotherBirth Date20 Aug 1943
Birth PlaceBlacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
Death Date25 Oct 1996 Age: 53
Death PlaceMontgomery County, Virginia
FatherMATHERLY, James Arthur Sr. (1903-1969)
MotherPHILLIPS, Hattie Pearl (1918-2014)
Misc. Notes
Arleta Matherly Tilley, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 1996 after a courageous battle with cancer. Arleta was born August 20, 1943.
She is survived by her mother, Hattie P. Matherly of Blacksburg; husband, George J. Tilley of Blacksburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Lisa J. Tilley of Roanoke, Daniel J. Tilley, Charlotte, N.C., Gregory K. Tilley, Marietta, Ga.; sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon M. and Michael N. Knight of Blacksburg and Jean M. Phillips of Roanoke, special granddaughter, Alexandra E. Tilley, who was the light of her life; and a special niece, Rebecca M. Lewis and her family of Lynchburg as well as a large family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Matherly; brothers, W. Edward Matherly and the Rev. James A. Matherly Jr.; and a nephew, Joseph D. Matherly.
Arleta touched many lives during her walk with Christ including her co-workers at Old Dominion Insurance Services Inc. She was a member of Community Wesleyan Church where she played the piano - a continuation of her musical ministry that spanned over 35 years. She was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship and served on Lay Witness Mission programs where she influenced lives with her loving spirit, sense of humor, and dedication to God. Arleta was an example to all, always focusing on her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her inspiration during her illness and in turn has inspired them. She will be sadly missed.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and the Oncology nursing staffs at Montgomery Regional and Lewis-Gale Hospitals as well as the MICU Staff at Lewis-Gale Hospital.
She is survived by her mother, Hattie P. Matherly of Blacksburg; husband, George J. Tilley of Blacksburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Lisa J. Tilley of Roanoke, Daniel J. Tilley, Charlotte, N.C., Gregory K. Tilley, Marietta, Ga.; sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon M. and Michael N. Knight of Blacksburg and Jean M. Phillips of Roanoke, special granddaughter, Alexandra E. Tilley, who was the light of her life; and a special niece, Rebecca M. Lewis and her family of Lynchburg as well as a large family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Matherly; brothers, W. Edward Matherly and the Rev. James A. Matherly Jr.; and a nephew, Joseph D. Matherly.
Arleta touched many lives during her walk with Christ including her co-workers at Old Dominion Insurance Services Inc. She was a member of Community Wesleyan Church where she played the piano - a continuation of her musical ministry that spanned over 35 years. She was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship and served on Lay Witness Mission programs where she influenced lives with her loving spirit, sense of humor, and dedication to God. Arleta was an example to all, always focusing on her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her inspiration during her illness and in turn has inspired them. She will be sadly missed.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and the Oncology nursing staffs at Montgomery Regional and Lewis-Gale Hospitals as well as the MICU Staff at Lewis-Gale Hospital.
Spouses
1TILLEY, George Joseph 
, G Grandfather
, G GrandfatherBirth Date14 Oct 1936
Birth PlaceVivian, McDowell County, West Virginia
Death Date18 Jan 2007 Age: 70
Death PlaceRoanoke City, Roanoke, Virginia
OccupationSecurity at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
FatherTILLEY, Sidney Allen Sr. (1915-1960)
MotherTAYLOR, June M. (1915-2003)
Misc. Notes
George Joseph Tilley, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
He was born in Vivian, W.Va. on October 14, 1936 to the late Sidney Allen and June Taylor Tilley.
A devoted family man and generous friend to all. He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Arleta Matherly Tilley.
George was a member of the Wesleyan Community Church and served faithfully in many capacities in the Wesleyan Church throughout the years. He touched many lives as he worked with his sons in the hardwood flooring business.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. George worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 35 years of service in the security department.
He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Lisa J. Tilley, Roanoke, Daniel J. and Candace M. Tilley, Huntersville, N.C., Dr. Gregory K. and Jennie P. Tilley, Blacksburg; he was lovingly known as Papa George to his eight grandchildren, Alexa, Amanda, Amelia, Claire, Cooper, Kirk, Ella, and Griffin; his sisters, Marilynne Tilley and Nancy Tilley, both of Lake Worth, Fla.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randolph and Elizabeth Tilley, Princeton, W.Va., Sidney and Ruth Tilley, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Conley and Jeannie Tilley, Russellville, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Hattie P. Matherly, Blacksburg; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon M. and Michael Knight, Blacksburg. The family would like to give special thanks to their wonderful friends, The Millers, Chuck, Ann, Nancy, and Neala for their sacrifice, care, and loving support throughout his illness.
He was born in Vivian, W.Va. on October 14, 1936 to the late Sidney Allen and June Taylor Tilley.
A devoted family man and generous friend to all. He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Arleta Matherly Tilley.
George was a member of the Wesleyan Community Church and served faithfully in many capacities in the Wesleyan Church throughout the years. He touched many lives as he worked with his sons in the hardwood flooring business.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. George worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 35 years of service in the security department.
He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Lisa J. Tilley, Roanoke, Daniel J. and Candace M. Tilley, Huntersville, N.C., Dr. Gregory K. and Jennie P. Tilley, Blacksburg; he was lovingly known as Papa George to his eight grandchildren, Alexa, Amanda, Amelia, Claire, Cooper, Kirk, Ella, and Griffin; his sisters, Marilynne Tilley and Nancy Tilley, both of Lake Worth, Fla.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randolph and Elizabeth Tilley, Princeton, W.Va., Sidney and Ruth Tilley, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Conley and Jeannie Tilley, Russellville, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Hattie P. Matherly, Blacksburg; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon M. and Michael Knight, Blacksburg. The family would like to give special thanks to their wonderful friends, The Millers, Chuck, Ann, Nancy, and Neala for their sacrifice, care, and loving support throughout his illness.
Marr Date1 Sep 1962
Marr PlaceBlacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia