Katina “Kay” Tilley

Katina “Kay” Tilley, age 51, passed away Thursday, March 13th, 2025. She was born April 15th, 1973, in Charleston, South Carolina, a daughter of Pastor Gary D. Bradham and the late Tina R. Bradham (Dixon).

Katina was raised in Liberty County for most of her life. She was  formerly a Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputy for many years.  Katina loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Spending time with them was precious to her. She enjoyed many different crafts but making jewelry was one of her favorite activities.

Katina was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents Henry and Nellie Bradham, Maternal Grandparents William H. and Reba Dixon. 

Katina is survived by her two sons Kristen W. Tilley (Jessica) of Hinesville, Georgia, and Joshua T. Tilley (Hannah) of Ludowici, Georgia.  She is also survived by four grandchildren Robby, Amber, Elijah, and Jasper Tilley, her father Pastor Gary D. Bradham, her sister Christina Colvin, brother Richard Bradham, her nieces Rachel Wiggins, Kaylee Colvin and nephew Kaleb Colvin.  She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.  

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Smyrna Church in Uvalda, with Gary D. Bradham officiating.  Burial will follow in the Smyrna Church Cemetery.

Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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