Linda Tilley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Linda Tilley (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda Tilley to show support.
As we bid adieu to Linda's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Linda has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Fleming Collins and Bertha Arlene; her husband Johnny Edgar Tilley, Sr.; and her sister Peggy Ann Collins. She is survived by: her son Johnny "Jay" Edgar Tilley, Jr.; her grandchildren, Danyelle Clara Tilley and Christina Linda Tilley; her great grandchild Haven Nichole Kirchman; her niece Donna Lynn Walker; and her great-nieces, Stephanie Lynn Paschall and Lindsay Marie Gundrum.
