Effie B. Dillingham Tilghman, 80, of Russellville, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001 after a short illness.

She was born in Cheatham, Tenn. on April 5, 1921, the daughter of the late Ben and Pauline Coleman Dillingham.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 3 in Tennessee.

She was survived by her son, Coleman Ray Tilghman, Jr. of Russellville; her daughter, Sandra Henderson of New Mexico; her grandsons, Mike and Keith Henderson of New Mexico; her great-grandson, Jace Henderson of New Mexico; her sisters, Georgia of Franklin, and Alberta and Mattie, both of Tennessee.

Condolences may be offered at 272 Emerson Bypass number 15.