Mary Lee Tilley-Tanner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Lee Tilley-Tanner (Oxford, North Carolina), born in Creedmoor, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on May 18, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lee Tilley-Tanner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garland Arvery Tilley and Estelle Parker Tilley. She is survived by: her husband Joe Louis Tanner; her children, Isaac Devon Tanner (Juella) of Creedmoor, NC, Jacqueline Tanner of Creedmoor, NC and Kelly Tanner (Bridgett) of Oxford, NC; her sisters, Shirley T. Harris of Butner, NC, Patricia T. Harrison (James Russell) of Creedmoor, NC and Emmo T. Sales (Rufus) of Durham, NC; her sisters-in-law, Kattie Tanner of Butner, NC, Ruth Tanner of Butner, NC and Magdeline Tanner of Durham, NC; and her friend Brenda D. Bullock. She is also survived by six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and caring friends.
