Juanita Carol Tilson

Juanita Maney Tilson, and 78, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Tilson was born on February 4, 1947 in Towns County, Georgia to the late Grady and Florence Bradshaw Maney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Tilson; sisters, Virginia Sensinger; Patsy Russell; and brothers, James Maney; Larry Maney; niece, Vicky Tilson Holcomb.

Juanita, affectionately known as "Granny" by her grandbabies, was the heart and soul of her family. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her loved ones, whether it was nurturing her children, doting on her grandchildren, or embracing her extended family with open arms. Family was her everything, and she never missed a chance to show how deeply she cared. Juanita was a former employee of Yonah Realty, where she served as a seamstress for a many years. Those who knew Juanita will remember her kind spirit, gentle hands, and the way she made everyone feel at home in her presence.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Crystal Franklin Tilson, of Cornelia; grandchildren, Colton Tilson, Callie Tilson; sister, Erma Justus, of Clayton; brother, Jerry Maney, of Turnerville; nieces and nephews, Daniel Maney, Devon Maney, Gina Russell, Penny Tilson, Arlene Tilson, Mark Maney, Barry Maney, Gary Maney, Joan Weaver, Janie Dover, and Judy McCall; as well as great-nieces and great-nephews as well as many other extended family members.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.