Tomiline Pope

Mrs. Tomiline Pope, age 86 of Elm Street, Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the residence of her daughter in Farmington Hills, MI. Tomiline was born May 17, 1926 in Marion County, AL to the late George Thomas Yancey and Josie Pauline Birdyshaw Yancey. She was a member of the Pennville Alliance Church and was retired from the Trion City Schools Cafeteria. Tomiline is survived by her beloved children, Ida Sue Murphy (the late William), Thomas (Norma) and Ronald (Teresa); her six grandchildren, Rebekah Goemaere, Tim Murphy, Jenny Murphy, Michele Alegria, Crystal Haynes, and Melissa Pope; her two great-grandchildren, Connor Pope and Avery Haynes; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, in 2007, and four siblings. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Ron Pope giving the eulogy, Rev. Gene Yee, and Carolos Martines officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Tomiline Pope will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Rick Alegria, Jerry Goemaere, Jody Haynes,. Phil Ingle, Tim Murphy, and Connor Pope.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Secret and Brier Ingle and Members and friends of the Pennville Alliance Church. Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.