Georgeanna Tillman

Georgeanna Marie Tillman Gordon (February 6, 1944 – January 6, 1980) was an American singer and an original member of the Motown girl group the Marvelettes.

Life and career Tillman was born and raised in the Detroit suburb of Inkster, Michigan. Georgia Dobbins was later added to the lineup by Horton.

Career with the Marvelettes The group called themselves The Casinyets, short for "we can't sing yet". The group auditioned for Motown after the talent show, and while the audition was successful, In 1965, Tillman left the group after her diagnosis with lupus, and still suffering from sickle cell disease. She continued to work at Motown as a secretary until Motown moved to Los Angeles. They have a son, Darrian.

Before her death, she was a student at the Wayne County Community College and was a secretary at Plymouth State Hospital. She was interred at the Metropolitan Memorial Park in Belleville, Michigan.