Rosetta Tillis

     Sister Rosetta Marsh Tillis, affectionately known to her family as “Sister” was born December 3, 1937 to the late Mamie Holston and Prince Marsh. She was introduced to Christ at an early age and has always thirsted after righteousness. As a child she joined Free & Acceptance Holiness Church. During her life she was a faithful member  of Kelly Temple Holiness Church and would later along with her husband Bishop & Overseer Joe Perry Tillis become Co-founders of Savior Lord Jesus Church in Samson, Alabama.

     She was preceded in death by 6 siblings: one sister Maggie whom she cared for until her demise, five brothers Eugene, Fred Lee, and Ozee Holston, Jessie and Rufus Marsh. Myriad of aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

      She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters and two sons. Brenda (Berry) Lee, Peggy Howard, Sharon Owens all of Greenville, Alabama; Darrell Marsh Enterprise, Alabama; and Jerry (Stephanie) Marsh Clio, Alabama. Eighteen grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren. Siblings: Chris Garrison (Kenneth), Barbara Ambers Montgomery, Alabama; Debra Johnson(Ronald), Georgia; Charles Holston and Gracie Marsh Kelly Greenville, Alabama; Earlie Marsh (Evan) Millbrook, Alabama; and Hattie Maria Page Detroit, Michigan. Myriad of aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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