Otellia "Tillie" Roots

Tillie McCall Roots, 90 of Burke County, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2018 at Carolina Rehab in Burke County. She was born August 12, 1927 in Leicester, North Carolina to the late Paul McDonald and Gladys Anderson.

Tillie attended Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Tillie was a member of the VFW. Tillie was employed at Hibriten Chair Bernhardt Plant #7 for 36 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, spending time with her family and friends. Her most precious time was spent enjoying her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

She is survived by 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be held at Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Paying respects to the family may be made during this time.

There will be a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorial donations be made to Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church building fund, 1890 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir, NC 28645 or Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Carolina Rehab of Burke County, Caldwell Hospice and Palliative care and Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church Family.

Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home has the Honor of Serving the family of Tillie McCall Roots.