Celebrating the life of
Clarice Varn Tillman
April 05, 1918 - March 10, 2008
Clarice Varn Tillman
SAVANNAH - Clarice Varn Tillman, 89, died March 10, 2008 at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.
She was a native of Columbia, South Carolina but had lived her entire life in Savannah. She retired as the executive secretary to the Chief of Engineers of the Corps of Engineers for the Savannah region. She was a former member of Morningside Baptist Church and was presently a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her sweet nature and genteel manner allowed her to always see good in those that she met. Other than her family her real passion was playing bridge and enjoying the company of the ladies with whom she played.
Mrs. Tillman was predeceased by her husband, Mr. John Brooks Tillman.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Judy T. Green Patrick, Mrs. Joyce T. Weeks Jim, and Mrs. Janice T. Karrh Dr. Bruce, all of Savannah; 10 grandchildren, Terri Deason David, Ronnie Akins Kelley, Angela Murphy Ricky, Matt Weeks, Holly Geriner Clay, Lisa Leland Alston, Tammy Gatch, Allyson Tuck, John Gatch, and Ryan Gatch; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Private graveside services will be held in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Judy, Janice, and Joyce, Our sincere condolences on the death of your Mother. The beauty of her lives on in the three of you and your beautiful families. I know you have wonderful memories of her.
- Eleanor & Jack Kiel, Savannah, GA
Thanks for being the best Grandmother ever. We will miss you so much. Allyson and Christopher
- Allyson Tuck, Savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
- Walter & Shirley O'Leary, Savannah, GA
Dear Joyce, Judy and Janice, Your Mother was such a special lady. It always meant so much to me that she remembered me everytime I saw her. She was also very pretty! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. No matter how mentally and emotionally prepared we think we are, it's always difficult and sad when you lose someone as special as your Mother. Much love, Diane
- Diane herrin, Savannah, GA
I was priviledged to work with Clarice for many years at the Corp of Engrs. She was very special and a good friend. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with you.
- Ronald Brunson, Savannah, GA
Judy, Janice, and Joyce, Our sincere condolences on the death of your Mother. The beauty of her lives on in the three of you and your beautiful families. I know you have wonderful memories of her.
- Eleanor & Jack Kiel, Savannah, GA
Thanks for being the best Grandmother ever. We will miss you so much. Allyson and Christopher
- Allyson Tuck, Savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
- Walter & Shirley O'Leary, Savannah, GA
Dear Joyce, Judy and Janice, Your Mother was such a special lady. It always meant so much to me that she remembered me everytime I saw her. She was also very pretty! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. No matter how mentally and emotionally prepared we think we are, it's always difficult and sad when you lose someone as special as your Mother. Much love, Diane
- Diane herrin, Savannah, GA
I was priviledged to work with Clarice for many years at the Corp of Engrs. She was very special and a good friend. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with you.
- Ronald Brunson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
