Marcella Tiller

September 20, 1930 - June 3, 2019

Marcella Hicks Tiller “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 Our Precious Savior called Marcella Tiller's name on the morning of June 3, 2019. God welcomed her into her heavenly home after a long battle with dementia. She was a resident of the Springville area of North Tazewell, Virginia. Marcella’s unwavering faith was inspiring to all who knew her. Her firm belief in God supported her and ultimately gave her peace and comfort during her illness. Marcella was born on September 20, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles H. Tiller, daughter Brenda Gail Brown, granddaughter Wanda Chantelle Proffitt, parents Kelly Lee Hicks and Lilly Carr Hicks, brother Lewis Hicks, sister Betty Dunford, and sister Esther Saunders. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and her Heavenly Father. Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters Wanda Proffitt and husband Al, Sandra Proffitt, Linda Taylor and husband Henry, two sons Charles Edward Tiller and special friend Joan Evans, Tracy Tiller and wife Kimberly ; sisters Patricia Goodpasture and husband Fred, and Janis English; 14 grandchildren, Charles “Chuck” Proffitt, Jr., Rick Proffitt, Candace Proffitt, Robert Brown, Michael Brown, Brenda Sue Brown, Beverly Proffitt, Brian Proffitt, Lori Hall, Amanda Bailey, Sabrina Hager, Aaren Hespenheide, Andrea Tiller and Alane Tiller; 12 great-grandchildren, Dakota Proffitt, Hailey Proffitt, Misty Proffitt, Jonathan Brown, Shawn Brown, Mikey Brown, Caitlyn Hall, Hunter Hall, Alexis Bailey, Nikki Bailey, Brennan Bailey, and Zachary Taylor; along with numerous nieces and nephews . From an early age, Marcella 's faith in Jesus Christ has been foremost in her life. For the past 41 years she has been a faithful and devoted member of Calvary Baptist Chapel where she served as a Sunday school teacher, nursery worker, leader of the Ladies of Faith, and she worked in the bus ministry. These positions allowed Marcella to see souls saved and lives transformed which was one of the desires of her heart: to introduce others to Jesus Christ, her Savior. Friends may visit with the family Thursday June 6, 2019, from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at Mercer Funeral Home, 1231 West Cumberland Road, Bluefield, WV. A celebration of life service will begin at 3 P.M. Pastor Kenneth Gillespie will be officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens where Chuck Proffitt, Brian Proffitt, Shawn Brown, Robert Brown, Michael Brown, Henry Taylor, JR Hager, David Tiller, Zachary Taylor, Rick Proffitt, Dakota Proffitt, George Faulkner, and Michael Hespenheide will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Thomas E. Brinegar and his staff, Intrepid Home Healthcare, Tazewell County Rescue Squad, the staff of Bluefield Regional Medical Center, and Mercer Funeral Home for their services. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Marcella Tiller.