Zada May Shope-Tilson's Obituary
Zada May Shope-Tilson, 69, passed away December 2, 2017. She was born February 28, 1948 in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Frank and Reba Linde. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Frank Linde Jr, Daniel Lee Linde and Glen Linde.
Zada came to the Tampa area in 1977 from Louisville, Kentucky and was a member of the West Thonotosassa Baptist Church. She was very involved and loved church and helping others. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her grandchildren and family. Being a self-proclaimed “diva”, Zada was an avid shopper and preferred to be known as a “Glamma” instead of a grandma.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jack Tilson of Naples; daughter, Tina Shope of Thonotosassa; sons, Todd and Troy Coomer of Campbellsville, Kentucky; brothers, Jessie Linde and his wife Dawn of Alabama; Eddie Linde and his wife Michelle of Rhode Island; and Kody Linde and his wife Marrissa of Tampa; sisters, Liz Davis and her husband Neil of Castle Rock, Colorado; Edna Amos and her husband Kevin of Lithia, Florida; and Kim Anderson and her husband Bobby of Tampa; grandchildren, Zoe, Chandler and Mia.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will be Friday at 11:00 AM followed by interment in Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made online at www.gofundme.com/n35ah-dollys-funeral.
Memories and condolences may be left at www.sunset-fh.com.
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