She was preceded in death by grandparents LA and Freddy B McCoy, parents Irvin and Matilda McCoy, sister Diane Gainous, brothers Harold Malbrough, James
Malbrough and Charles Malbrough She leaves behind sisters Earline Syon, Dorothy Davis (Robert), Babara Santos (John), Pamela McCoy Jones and Tammie WesleyThomas (Columbus) and brother Burley Malbrough (Cynthia).
Tilly was first wed to Patrick Joseph Sr. in her early years. From this union she had two children, Jasmine and Patrick Joseph Jr., three stepchildren Alexis, Ashley and Torye Joseph. She has five amazing grandchildren, Kaden Carter, Amaris Joseph, Christopher Johnson Jr., Peighton Knighton and Jaxon Oduntan.
Tilly’s second marriage was to Keith Balin, married in 2007. They shared many great years traveling, enjoying their kids, grandkids, family and friends.
Tilly lived a beautiful life, loved by so many people, the life all parties and always the hostess with the most! Her legacy and life lessons will continue
to live on through all of those she leaves behind, including godchildren Amanda Jones Johnson, Jessica Jones, Latasha Jones, Jesse Jones III, Amanda Motilal and
Brandy Edwards. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
A visitation for Matilda will be held Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A celebration of life will occur Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home. Followed by a reception from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
