Mrs. Irene Cooper Tillery, 96 of Charlotte and formerly of Elm City, died on November 29, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey Road, Rocky Mount, NC with Rev. Malcolm Eatmon officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, 2800 Nash Street North in Wilson. Viewing with family visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. The family will assemble at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Elm City family residence for the processional to the church. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.