Our beloved daughter and sister, Tiffany Elise Dillard, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 30, 2018. She was born in Galveston, Tx to Sharon Piperi Dillard and Howard L. Dillard, Jr M.D. on September 3, 1973.
She grew up in the Clear Lake/Houston Area. She Graduated with Honors from Clear Lake High School in 1992. Where she was President of the student council, active in drama, and awarded the George Carlisle Award for the Most Outstanding Female Student.
She graduated Cum Laude from Boston University in 1996 with a Degree in Communication and Film. She soon began a career as an Associate Producer in the Film Industry in Boston, Massachusetts. She was privileged to work on several films including “Good Will Hunting” and “Amistad.”
After her work in the film industry she realized her true love and passion was in medicine and her desire to care for others. Tiffany earned her masters degree from Pacific University in Oregon and began her new career as a Physician’s Assistant.
Tiffany was currently employed at Urgent Clinic Medical Care in League City, Tx. She felt that her first responsibility was to provide thoughtful and dedicated patient care.
Tiffany left us with a legacy of creative style, and a witty and outrageous personality. She was an artistically minded intellectual that loved to read and travel. Some of her favorite travels were throughout Europe where she was able to embrace their cultures.
Tiffany’s friend recalled her passion for life, her witty personality, and her free, and ferocious spirit. They also recall her love for her family, friends, and co-workers.
Tiffany left her family and friends way too soon. In so many ways her life was just beginning. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Tiffany is proceeded in life by her grandparents: Antoinette & Joseph Piperi, Yvonne & Howard Dillard, Sr. Her Uncle Joseph Piperi Jr, and James “Jimmy” Dillard.
She is Survived in life by her parents Sharon Piperi Dillard and Howard L Dillard, Jr. M.D., Her sister Allison Nicole Dillard, Her Aunt Gloria Jean Dillard Oeland, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Serving as Tiffany’s Pall Bearers will be: Redus Day, Dustin Gabler, Benny Holland, James Maberry, Gary Summerville, Tom Summerville, Sonny Taormina, Tra Tramonte, and V.J. Tramonte.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 8, 2018 from 6-8pm at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, TX. On Wednesday May 9, 2018 there will be a celebration of Tiffany’s life at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church in Houston, Tx at 10:30 A.M. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Houstonpetsalive.org, Assistance League of the Bay Area or the charity of your choice.