Tillie Williams Grant
8.21.49 - 9.16.24
Born in LaGrange, Geogia to the city and Willard & Mattie Lou Williams
A woman of the Word who achieved perfect attendance in Sunday School K – 12th grade.
Never missed a Sunday. An accomplished pianist who began playing for the church,
Southwest LaGrange Baptist Church, in 8th grade. The Head Majorette for the LaGrange
High School Band, Homecoming Queen alongside her life partner as the accompanying
King who were voted as Cutest Couple by their classmate and peers. Married on her 18th
birthday to that Life Partner, Michael Vance Grant, Sr. The couple covered a lot of ground in their long life together; traveling for pleasure, bearing two kids, starting a shared business (Grant and Associates), and setting an example for how to be supporting parents & grandparents, a power couple, and a friend to all they knew.
An astute, amateur theologian, deep thinker, consistent reader, lover of Jimmy Buffet and
sand, member of her Friend Pack, a strong sense of immediate discernment, lover of all
animals, a keen eye for art, a confidant, selfless / compassionate wisdom provider,
College Football expert who often placed minimal bets for bragging rights, accepting of all
individuals and lifestyles and a searcher for Peace on this planet..
Later in her life when her partner passed, she joined the Family / Team of Life Care Centers
of Red Bank as an Activity Coordinator / Administration where she accepted her
assignment and mission of connecting with each resident and team member in one-to-one
fashion. Every conversation meant something as part of God’s plan and the guided spirit of
the Plan. She accepted the assignment with Grace, Perseverance, Endurance and Love. She would want that Team to carry the wisdom, spirit, grit, servant-heartedness, courage
and in the moment approach on to each person. A passing of the baton.
She is survived by her brother, Ben Williams; son, Michael Vance Grant, Jr.; daughter, Cori E.
Hagan (Patrick); and grandchildren, Mike, Ella, Kit, and Charlie. She was a Sister-in-Law,
Aunt, Niece, & friend to many beautiful people that meant much to her in her daily life and
were an inspiration in joyful & trying times.
Close family will be holding a special ceremony in the upcoming months.
Thoughts and prayers would be appreciated for Hospice of Chattanooga, Donor Services,
Cancer Survivors and Animal Shelters. In lieu of flowers, donations for Activities at Life
Care Centers of Red Bank would assist the beautiful people in their care and would be
accepted graciously.
And let Endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking in nothing. James 1:4
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414.
Please visit our website to share your favorite memories of Tillie: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com
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