Cordella Tilley was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1940 in Pineville, LA. She passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Alexandria, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Wesley Thompson and Edna (Buxton) Thompson; husband, Harold D. Tilley Sr.; and her daughter, Debra Rizzo.

She is survived by her son, Harold D. Tilley, Jr. of Hempstead, TX; daughter, Kimberly Dolores Tilley Lore Jasper, AR; sister, Sue Swanger of Matthew, NC; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.