of Searcy, AR
August 28, 1940 - August 6, 2016
Barbara Sue Steele Tillery, 75, of Benton passed away August 6, 2016 in Batesville. She was born August 28, 1940 to the late Horace Felton and Bessie Beatrice Steele in Bauxite, Arkansas. Barbara was of Baptist faith, a retired banking assistant for Benton State Bank, a wonderful aunt and good friend.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Morris Douglas Tillery; brothers, James Steele, Bob Steele, Edward Steele, Donald Steele; sisters Martha Bell, and Linda Kennedy.
Survivors include sisters, Mary Cole, Charlotte Turner, Phyllis Henderson; nieces Libby Austin and Mary Ruth Tillery; great-nieces Sarah Marsh and Meagan McCracken; extended Tillery Family; extended Steele family; and a host of friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton with Bro. Carl Richey officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Ralph Tillery, Eric Marsh, Jerrod McCracken, Walter Dodd, Howard Rusher and Stanley Dodd. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Saline County, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening August 9th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to The Antioch Cemetery, in care of Betty Cook, 689 Old Dallas Rd., Royal, AR 71968; or Holland Chapel Baptist Church, 15523 Interstate 30, Benton, AR 72015.
I was unaware of Mrs Tillery's passing. What a Christian lady! She had a tremendous impact on my life as a young child and teen at Holland Chapel. I spent many nights in the Tillery home. Thankful I know I will see her again.
We are sorry for your loss. Our loving heavenly father Jehovah God has given us the comforting words at John 5:28-29 and Revelation 21:3-4.
Thinking about and praying for the family.
I first knew Barbara when I worked at Benton State Bank as a high school and college student. She was one of the sweetest and nicest individuals I ever knew. She will be missed by everyone who ever knew her.
Barbara was such a beautiful loving person. We have wonderful memories of her. We will miss her greatly.
Dedicated to the formation & survival of the Dixie Car Club along with her husband Doug, she kept everything straight. The Club was much better because of her efforts & may have not survive without her. A beautiful & wonderfully pleasant person. I'm glad I knew her.
I worked with Barbara years ago at the bank. She was always so kind and helpful. So sorry for your loss.