- Date Of Birth: May 29, 1930
- Date Of Death: January 1, 2013
- State: Georgia
Iva Jean Tillery, 82, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 1, 2013. She passed away at her home in Griffin, GA after battling Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on May 29, 1930 as Iva Jean Keener and grew up in Palmer, TN. Jean was a hair stylist in the Chattanooga area for over 25 years and owned her own business. She retired in 1994. She was preceded in death by daughter Beverly Totherow; parents, John E. and Leona Keener; sister, Linda Anderson; brother, Russell Keener and two great grandchildren, Beverley Williamson and Joseph Collette, Jr. She was survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Robert E. Tillery. Other survivors include daughter, June (Von) Franklin; daughter, Stacye (Perry) Hixson; seven grandchildren, Vonzella Ingram, Mistye Collette, Claudia Lavendar, Von Franklin III, Chase Hixson, Logan Hixson & Nolan Hixson. Jean was also survived by 14 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; three brothers, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
