Sandra S. Tilley of Du Quoin

Sandra S. Tilley, 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Sandra worked in home health care. She was a member of Du Quoin Gospel Assembly Church.

She was born on Aug. 19, 1944 at Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Edward and Marie Opal (Blan) Zirkle.

She married James M. Tilley on July 17, 1974 at Kankakee, Illinois and he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1988.

She is survived by five sons, Mike Tilley, Dennis (Libby) Tilley, Darrell (Melissa) Tilley and Rex (Penny) Tilley, all of Du Quoin, and Ron (Tonja) Tilley of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Shirley Strode of North Aurora, Illinois and Glenda Johnson of Kankakee; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery, with the Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the cemetery.

Phase 4 of Restore Illinois allows for up to 50 attendees at graveside, all using social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.