On January 28, 1934, Charlotte Estelle Figures was born to Augustus Figures and Sallie Ann Wallace in Vicksburg, MS.

Charlotte was educated in the Vicksburg Public School System until her family moved to Grand Rapids, MI. In Grand Rapids, MI, She attended Central High School until 8th grade.

Charlotte has always had a strong faith in GOD. She confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Warren County, Mississippi. When she moved to Grand Rapids, MI, she was a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church, St Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Missionary Baptist Church, and Full Gospel Baptist Church. Her last membership was with New St Mark Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. C.H. Hudson where she served on the Mother's Board, Pastor Aide Committee, and Missionary Board for many years.

In 1974, she married the love of her life, Reason T. Tillman. Together, they enjoyed travelling and fishing.

Charlotte was a hard worker. She held various jobs in her life. She worked as a dietary aid, hotel housekeeper, and factory worker. She worked for Westinghouse for many years and retired from this company in 1995.

On Monday, March 30, 2026, Charlotte was called from labor to rest. She was surrounded during her transition by several daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, a nephew, cousins, and a long-time friend. She was proceeded in death by both of her parents, her brothers- Augustus (Lil Gus) Figures Jr, Herman Figures, Lee Figueras, and John Figures, her sisters- Ronell Figures, Ruth McLiechey, and Anne Bolden, her husband- Reason Tillman, her daughter- Cassandra A. Tillman, her son- Rodney T. Tillman, and many other loved ones.

Those left to cherish Charlotte's memory are: her children-Shirley (Edward) Badger, Richard Jordan, Khadijah Abu Bakr, Jeffrey Jordan, Regina Tillman, Alvin (Kim) Tillman, Kimberley (Terrence) McKenzie, and Althea (Eddie) Wright, her sister- Jane Thompson, a sister in law- Edwina Figueras, special sons- Neal LaMaire and Chauncey Edwards, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Charlotte will be laid to rest in Kent Memorial Gardens.