Carolyn Jean Campbell Tilson

Carolyn Jean Campbell Tilson, age 80, of Banks County, Georgia gained her Heavenly Wings on Friday, August 29, 2025 following a sudden illness.

Mrs. Tilson was born on February 15, 1945 in Jackson County, Georgia to the late Eugene Campbell and Louise Gunter Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Tommy L. Tilson, Sr.; daughter, Clarice Tilson; sister, Doris Campbell Crow; and brother, Paul Campbell.

Carolyn was of the Christian Faith and dedicated many years of her life to the sewing industry, where her skilled hands and strong work ethic made a lasting impression. Beyond her work, she found joy in the simple and beautiful things life had to offer. She was most at home in the great outdoors, whether camping or fishing, she simply enjoyed the peace of nature. To her family, she was known lovingly as "Nanny" by her grandchildren and "Big Momma" by her great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters, Melissa Tilson Reems, Amanda Tilson Jarrard and Robert; sons, Tommy "Larry" Tilson, Jr. and Pauletta; David Matthew Tilson and Valisa; sisters, Vickie Campbell, Evelyn Dodd; brother, Curtis and Martha Campbell; sister-in-law, Janie Baker; fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Stephen Tilson and Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Tommy.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.