Gloria Jean Tilley, age 82 of Peterstown WV, passed away on May 11th, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband, David Tilley and her children and grandchildren.

Born on October 13th, 1943, in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Cyril and Velma (Young) Adkins of McGraws, WV.

Affectionately known as Jean, she worked as a cook in the Wyoming County School System for many years and she attended the Bozoo Christian Church. She will be remembered by her family for the numerous Sunday meals she prepared for her loved ones. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda and her Grandson, Levi Tilley.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, David Tilley; Vickie Brown (Jeff), Cindy Tincher (Steve), Kathy Sizemore (Steve), Anita Holthausen (Bobby), David "Dave" Tilley (Missy), and Rebecca "Becky" Hagamon (John); fifteen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren that loved her dearly.  

Graveside services will be at Pretty Ridge Cemetery at 11am on Thursday May 14th. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital that Jean supported for many years.

The Tilley family is being served by Evans-Calfee Funeral Service.

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