Elmira “Auntie” Tillman, of Knoxville, was born January 5, 1926 and departed this life on December 27, 2018 at Shannondale Healthcare Center at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Robert Tillman; daughter, Kathi Miles; mother, Willie Mae Hardy; and sisters: Mae Littlejohn and Aileen Hardy. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted niece, Esther (James) Colquitt; son-in-law, CJ Miles; grandchildren: Tamikka, Latoya and Nathaniel Miles; a host of great-grandchildren; a devoted nephew, Rev. Gerald (Nancy) Littlejohn, Sr.; and a host of nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will assemble at 5316 Montwood Drive, Knoxville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM with the Celebration of Life Service to follow at Unity Mortuary with Elder Reginald Butler officiating and Elder Dr. Joe L. Colquitt as Eulogist. The final resting place will be at Berry Highland South Memorial Gardens follow the service. A white dove release will conclude the services.