Elizabeth Carlton Tillman's Obituary
Elizabeth Carlton Tillman, 84, passed away May 28, 2014, surrounded by her children and other loved ones. Elizabeth was born on October 26, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Hawthorne. She is the daughter of J.T. Carlton and Dorothy Kea Carlton, Hawthorne, who founded Carlton’s Dairy – a thriving business for many years in Alachua County. Elizabeth worked as a bookkeeper for Alachua County Schools, from where she retired in 1994.
Elizabeth is survived by her four children, Mary Beth Hulion, Riley Webb, Tim Webb, and Joanna Heinrich, 14 grandchildren- Tracy, Brian, Anna, Michael, Dustin, Kimberly, Jenny, Jason, Brandon, Lindsey, Carson, Lizzie, Katelyn, and Nick , and 10 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings – Marie Carlton of Seattle, Billy Carlton of Hawthorne, and Paul Carlton of Gainesville. She is preceded in death by her brothers Kea Carlton and Thomas Carlton, and sisters Catherine Gambill and Anne Chamberlain.
Elizabeth was a hard working woman who loved her children and grandchildren fiercely, and sacrificed for many years for the benefit of her family, which included helping raise 5 stepchildren, and step grandchildren as well. She was a special lady, a loving mother, and a sports enthusiast who loved the Florida Gators. Her lasting influence will live on in her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were honored and proud to have called her Mother, Mama, Granny, Nini & Grandma.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church Hawthorne, 22027 SE 65th Avenue, with Dr. Don McGarity officiating. Interment will follow in Hawthorne Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, 2014, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME HAWTHORNE, US 301 South at Lake Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to either the American Heart Association, 3324 W. Univ. Ave, Gainesville 32607; or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Association, 3319 Maguire Blvd., Orlando 32803.
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