PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Elsa Tilley June 24, 1947 - March 5, 2007 Elsa G. Tilley, age 59, of McKinney, Texas passed away March 5, 2007 in McKinney. She was born on June 24, 1947, in the Philippines to Norberto and Salvacion (Rayandayan) Gamis. On January 14, 1989, she married Missionary John Tilley in Del Rio, Texas. Mrs. Tilley served in the ministry for over 17 years in Texas, the Philippines, Alabama and Mexico. She was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church in Forestdale, Alabama. She is survived by her sons, Robert Gamis and wife, Yvonne of Anna, Texas, Eric Molitor and wife, Shelley of Allen, Texas, and Alan Foster and wife, Stephanie of McKinney, Texas; grand children, Nikki, Brianna, Micaiah, Johnna, Noah, Juliana and Bethany; mother, Salvacion Gamis of the Philippines; and several brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Missionary John Carl Tilley in 2003. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with Pastor Charles Andrews of Fortsdale, Alabama officiating. Visitation will follow the services at the funeral home from 5-7 PM. A graveside service will be held at Jones Cemetery, Utopia, Texas, at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 10, 2007 with Pastor Jim Taylor of San Antonio, Texas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 606 Erwin St., McKinney, Texas 75069. Memorials Dear Eric and Shelly, May the God of all comfort give extra grace during those times when the emotions of missing your mother come over you. Praise the Lord you have hope and know that you will see her again...maybe today! CHRISTOPHER RUE FAMILY, MARCH 26, 2007 Eric & Shelley, God has HIS perfect timing, and He knows best what we need.
It is amazing the fact that the LORD brought you home in time to be with your Mom. God is so merciful. We will be continuing instant in prayer for you. Romans 12:12 In Christ's name, Kent & Carol Christiansen KENT & CAROL CHRISTIANSEN, MARCH 19, 2007 Dear Eric and Shelly We are sorry for your loss. I rejoice knowing she is with her creator without pain and sufferings.may you feel the comfort only Jesus can give. Stay blessed. MERYLINE GERONA NURSE, MCKINNEY MEDICAL, MARCH 15, 2007 You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and are glad that the Lord finally took Elsa home and that she is no longer suffering. Oh, what a happy reunion day we will have in heaven with all our loved ones!!!!!!!! It could not come soon enough! The Robinsons PHIL, BRENDA, AND ROSALYN ROBINSON MISSIONARIES IN CHILE, MARCH 15, 2007 hi shelley, eric, sorry to hear about your mom. May the Lord continue to comfort you and your family. Please take care love beth BETH SIA SAN FERNANDO LA UNION, PHILIPPINES, MARCH 15, 2007 I m sorry to hear of your loss. I know from having lost my Mom on February 28, 2002, even though she was saved and ready to go, that it wasn t easy letting go. My Mom lived with me and Phyllis for the last three years she was alive, and we really got reattached. Every morning at 5:30, I would sit with her in her room and have coffee and just talk. I sure did miss those morning talks after she passed away. For about a month after she passed away, I couldn t go near the cupboard where we kept the coffee. Phyllis and I still talk sometimes about the way Mom did things. You will never forget but it will get easier. The first Mother s Day after she had departed, I really had a hard time. My uncle (Mom s brother) knew that I would be at the gravesite and came looking for me. Everything was alright and we (uncle) had a good time together. Last December 22, at 7:10 A.M., I was able to lead my uncle to Jesus Christ. He told me today that he was almost through reading the New Testament in the Bible that I gave him. He just turned 76 years old. I pray that you will reminisce on the good times you had together, and remember that she is far better off
than we are. It kind of makes you envious. We have more to think about in Heaven. In HIS service, Ron Forte I Sam. 12:24 RON FORTE PENSACOLA FL, MARCH 15, 2007 Just wanted you and Eric to know that dad and I are praying for you and also praying that the Lord will get glory from all this. I know that's what Ms Elsa would have wanted. I am thankful for the times we had together. PRAISE THE LORD, we are not as others who have no hope, AMEN LISA SMITH CHINA, MARCH 15, 2007 Our Deepest Christian sympathies to you and your families. THE PATENAUDES SHANGHAI CHINA, MARCH 15, 2007 Dear Eric and Shelly, we will be praying for you all, I believe there has been a happy reunion in glory. BRO. HUNTER MISSIONARY PHILIPPINES, MARCH 15, 2007 HI SHELLEY' SORRY MOM'S GONE BUT ATLEAST SHE IS WITH JESUS TO REAP HER REWARD FOR THE WORK HER AND HUSBAND DID IN THE PI. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALL. UNCLE HAROLD AND AUNT POLLY, MARCH 15, 2007 Hello Brother and Sister, We were sorry to hear about your mom; but are happy that the battle is finally over and the victory in Jesus Christ is now complete for her. The older I get, the sweeter the thoughts of heaven are, and the more I look forward to putting down my own cross; so I know your mom is happier than she's ever been. She's been carrying a cross a long time; now it's time to rest. God bless you both. ROBERT AND PAM MURPHY MISSIONARIES IN ROMANIA, MARCH 15, 2007 Dear Brother Eric and Family, In the behalf of AMAZING GRACE BIBLE BELIEVERS BAPTIST CHURCH and my Family we give our condolence to the family and love ones of Sister Elsa Tilley. i can't think what to say now but as long this MINISTRY LIVES HERE IN SORSOGON HER MEMORY WILL LAST( Mark 14:9) may God give you the comfort of the Holy Spirit and our most Blessed Book- the A.V 1611- KJV. hope to hear from you soon. PASTOR OLIVER TIRO, SR., MARCH 15, 2007
Rest and Peace is promised to the weary soldier while the angels lead her home. We'll see you on that grand day to be reunited forever. Blessings! GENE & SHARON PETITT, MARCH 13, 2007 I and our church have been prying for your family. God Bless. MARK WESLEY, MARCH 11, 2007 We had good times together in Mexico passing tracts, and spending holidays at each others homes. Elsa is a special friend to me. LINDA LEE TILLEY, MARCH 10, 2007 Eric & Shelley, May the Lord comfort, keep you, and draw you to him through this time. Your mother has received her healing now. She and your father are "dancing" around the throne together. :-) As David said in II Samuel 12:23 - "But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." You will see her again and what a day that will be! Looking and longing for our Savior's soon return! KEN & TERRI LEE MCDONALD, MARCH 9, 2007 Your mother will be missed here on earth, but she will be remembered for her love of God and her love for her family. I Thessalonians 4:13-18... Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. You're in our prayers. Love the Wilkins JON AND ROBIN WILKINS, MARCH 8, 2007 Mrs.Tilley was a good friend of mine, she will be missed deeply.i know now she is in a better place with know more pain and suffering.may god rest her soul.i look forward to seeing her in Glory one day. TAMMY HOLMES, MARCH 8, 2007 My sister-in-christ and my friend-on-earth. I will so miss you. SHARON PETITT, MARCH 7, 2007 Psalm 116:15 Elsa was my best friend and a sister in Christ, I know that I will see her in glory one day...elsa, I miss you...what a day that will be... DEBORAH L. BROOKS, MARCH 7, 2007
Will be praying for all of you. MATTHEW&SARAH SANDIFORD, MARCH 7, 2007 To Robert, Eric, Alan and families, please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mother. No words seem to provide the comfort that you seek at a time like this, with such a person gone from you a hole has opened in your life. Having lost my own Mother so suddenly last November, I feel what you are experiencing. But your deep, unwavering faith in God will see your family through all of this, and you may take great pride in the fact your Mom dedicated her life to raising three exceptional sons, served God for so many years, and now resides in Peace with your Father, and our Father in Heaven. God Bless you, and God Bless your Mom. WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS, MARCH 7, 2007 My mom was one of a kind. She never faltered in her love for us. She always wanted what was best, and often sacrificed so much to achieve that for those she cared for most. Even when she lost her bestfriend (my dad) 4 years ago, she continued to serve Christ seeking more and more opportunities to do something for Him. Anyone that knew my mom was blessed, and I believe the Lord honored us by allowing her to be our mom. I will miss her very much and I can't wait to see her and Jack again. ROBERT RYAN GAMIS, MARCH 7, 2007 Eric, and Shelly. I remember Bro. and Sister Tilley when they came through on deputation but it has been many years. Sister Tilley is now in the land of the living. May the Lord be a comfort to you both during this time. Weary not...we may hear the shout today! JOEL AND SONYA GREER, MARCH 7, 2007 Although we had such a short time working together Elsa made a bid impression on my life with her zest for living Gods way.she touched many clients lives in such a short time and bore the news of her illness with amazing bravery.a true angel of the Lord. May she rest in peace. CHRISTINE LESLEY KAILIPAKA, MARCH 7, 2007 Your cheerful smile and willing hands in times of trouble will always be in our
hearts. We love you, Elsa. DENISE AND BILL FERNALD, MARCH 7, 2007 My mother was the most loving, caring, unselfish person a son can ever have. Truly a wonderful person who cared for others. My mom will always live on in my memories and in my heart. I shall miss her deeply. ALAN BRYANT FOSTER, MARCH 6, 2007 We love you mom and will miss you very much. We know you are in a better place, where there is no more pain and suffering. WE HAVE A HOPE! And we know we will see you again some day. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57. ERIC & SHELLEY MOLITOR, MARCH 6, 2007 I and Cathy were grieved to hear of your great loss. Please allow us to extend our condolences. NELSON AND CATHY W HO, MARCH 6, 2007 God Bless! We are praying for you in your time of loss! RICK & ELIZABETH FUNDERBURK, MARCH 6, 2007 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972) 562-2601