Obituary of Estella “Stella” Francis Myers Tiller

Estella “Stella” Francis Myers Tiller, 95, returned to her home in Heaven, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Stella is preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Calvin Boone Tiller; her parents, Abraham Lincoln Myers “Link” and Pearl Leola Ramey Myers; and her brothers, Jessy, Grat, and Charles. Stella is survived by her son, James C. Tiller of Rockledge, FL and four daughters, Betty J. Wood of Moore, SC, Gelene A. Thompson of Wirtz, VA, Venus LaBounty of Ormond Beach, FL, and Kathy Ayers of Manassas, VA; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren and 2 on the way. Stella loved, in this order: her mate for life, Calvin Boone Tiller (Boonie Bunch,) her family, her God, and her piano. She adored working with children especially in “Head Start” and seniors who she often serenaded in various nursing homes. She led several lives. First, as a coal miner’s daughter in WV, then as a WWII war bride with two children under two. After the war, Stella and Calvin had another daughter and then rebuilt their lives in the textile mills of Galax, VA eventually adding two additional daughters to their family. They retired to Interlachen, FL, where she was active in the Volunteer Fire Department, local nursing homes, and the First Baptist Church as a pianist. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. All is well with her soul. A funeral service will be held 2 P.M. Monday, October 28, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Interlachen in Interlachen, FL with Reverend Christopher White presiding. Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church the hour prior to the service. Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Rockledge, FL (321) 632-1350. Condolences online at afcfcare.com