Tillie C. Wilcox, 76, of Greene Twp., Erie, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, following a long battle with Alzheimer?s. She was the loving and devoted wife of Kenneth Wilcox for almost 55 years.
Tillie was born April 11, 1944, in Union City, PA, the daughter of Mary Ann Trojak and Clyde Manross. She was preceded by death by her parents, an older sister Patsy, and an older brother Jim, and is survived by an older brother Clyde Trojak (Lois). She is also survived by her husband Kenneth and the three kids they raised: Kathleen Duryea (Kurt) of Centre, AL, Brian Wilcox (Diana) of Peters Twp., PA, and Craig Wilcox (Molly) of Rockford, IL. Survivors also include her nine grandchildren: Carlyle Duryea, Kendal Duryea, Brandon Wilcox, Olivia Wilcox, Carter Wilcox, Evan Wilcox, Mason Wilcox, Ellie Wilcox, and Levi Wilcox.
Tillie devoted her life to raising her kids with her husband and enjoyed many years of driving school bus for the Wattsburg Area School District. She was also a longtime member of the Waterford Baptist Church in Waterford, PA, where she loved volunteering in the nursery department and was also the treasurer for many years. Tillie also enjoyed bird watching (and feeding) and rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A private funeral ceremony for immediate family will be held at Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Friends are then invited to a graveside service at Waterford Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. which will be officiated by Tillie?s brother-in-law, Pastor Jeff Taylor. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tillie?s name to the Alzheimer?s Association: Greater Pennsylvania Chapter ? Erie Office, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 15, Erie, PA 16505.
Ken,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tillie. May the memories give you peace & comfort in the days ahead. God has surely gained another angel.
Tillie was just such a positive, sweet, kind woman. I knew her through the Wattsburg School District. With such a petite stature and tiny voice it always amazed me how she could drive that big bus.
My condolences on her passing.
Ken, So sorry for your loss. Matt
Kenny: loosing someone you have loved all these years is hard for anyone. But, God?s intention is to use all testing for blessing. Watch for it and try to be thankful. He is faithful to meet all your needs and then some. Carol and I are making a planned trip to WV, leaving Monday for a week, to visit aging family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. We stand with you in all God has planned for you. We?ll be in touch. Mike, Romans 8:28, 37-39 >
My mom from next door always took us in, fed us pizza, kept score for our baseball teams, drove our busses and yelled from the house to stop throwing rocks at the barn. She was awesome to me and my brothers and sisters and I miss her dearly. God keep you, and may God bless your family Mrs Wilcox!
I will always remember Tillie’s welcoming smile whenever I visited your church. She was such a wonderful loving person. It was my pleasure to know her and the family.