Erma Jo Tilley, age 71, of Dalton, Gergia, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away March 24, 2021. She was born February 21, 1950 in Crossville. She attended Rockwood High School and later worked as a waitress in several restaurants. She was preceded in death by her parents: Walter R. & Mary Ellen Tilley; and siblings: Louise Goldberg & Jimmy Tilley. She is survived by her children: Dawn Mitchell and Melissa Miles; siblings: Emma Powers and Bobby Tilley; grandchildren: Duane Bryson, Cody Miles, Brittney Miles, Monica Mitchell, Katie Mitchell, and Olivia Mitchell; 6 great-grandchildren; and several other nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Cremation arrangements have been made. Evans Mortuary is serving the family.