Jessie L. Tillman White's Obituary
Jessie L. Tillman White, 89, formerly of Plant City, Florida passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born on November 16, 1924 to Richard and Katherine Tillman at Plant City, Florida. Jessie is of the Christian Faith, and a member of the Southern Baptist denomination. She owned and operated Sunshine Manor, an assisted living facility in the Plant City area, for many years. She is remembered as being very devoted to her family. She is also remembered as being a strong-willed individual. Most everyone knew her as "Grandma White". She will be missed tremendously by all who were blessed to have known her. She is survived by her children, William White (Patsey) of Aripeka, Florida and Judith Nix (Gary) of Wildwood, Florida; brothers, James F. Tillman (Sharon) of Williston, Florida and Robert E. Tillman (Sandy) of San Juan, Texas; nine grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service is being held Friday, March 7, 2014 at 12:00pm, with one hour of visitation prior, at Aripeka Baptist Church. Address: 18731 Aripeka Road, Aripeka, Florida, 34679; Phone: 727-819-0142. Arrangements are under the care of Grace Memorial Funeral Home, 16931 US 19, Hudson, Florida, 34667; Phone: 727-863-5471.
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