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Dorothy Tilman Obituary

Dorothy Henshaw Tilman

96, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Edward R. Tilman, Sr. Dorothy is survived by her son, Edward R. Tilman, Jr. (Connie); daughter, Dorothy Gail Tilman (Jim Wolf); three grandchildren, Amy L. Tilman, William T. Arrington (Joann), Charles Newton (Abby); two great grandchildren, William Hunter Arrington (Samantha) and Thomas Newton; great great-granddaughter, Amelia Arrington. She was the oldest member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Powhatan Branch. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 6 pm at Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Powhatan Branch. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 26, 2024.

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Michelle Keel Moore

September 26, 2024

Amy, I'm sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family.. Michelle Keel Moore

Kisha

September 26, 2024

It was my honor and privilege to have you in my life for the years to take care of you. Your two step will always be grateful to have known you my dear. Rest well My condolences to the family

Karen Walker

September 26, 2024

Gail, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a dear sweet woman and loved seeing both of you at Stevens . Love, Karen Walker

Michelle Keel Moore

September 26, 2024

Sending prayers and condolences to the Tillman family. Sincerely, Michelle Keel Moore

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Sep

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bennett & Barden Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.

3215 Anderson Hwy P.O. Box 245, Powhatan, VA 23139

Sep

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Powhatan Branch, VA

Funeral services provided by:

Bennett & Barden Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.

3215 Anderson Hwy P.O. Box 245, Powhatan, VA 23139

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