Helen Tillinghast McNeill Obituary
In loving memory of Helen Tillinghast McNeill of Wilmington, North Carolina, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, who departed this world on March 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Helen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norwood Tillinghast and Mamie Coit Tillinghast; her husband Robert Matheson McNeill; her siblings, Norwood Tillinghast and Mary Coit Tillinghast; her uncle Robert; her aunt Faye Coit; and her cousin Daniel Coit.
She is survived by: her daughters, Margaret (Carl Holler) and Robbie (Philip Johnson); and her grandchildren, John Robert, Kathryn Holler, Adlai Holler, Elizabeth, Vance Wenn, Lily and Collin Carver. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the MacPherson Presbyterian Church (3525 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303). A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Donations may be sent to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401, or to MacPherson Presbyterian Church, 3525 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303.
