Tiwela Kilo, 49, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022.  She was born May 27, 1973, in the Marshall Islands, to Carlos Mandamba and Arjiba Annam.  Tiwela was a hard worker and took pride in supporting her family.  She was a strong woman, loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Tiwela was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joses Lokboj; and sisters, Jusisty Lokboj, Metreo Annam, and Joston Lokboj.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Michael Kilo; her daughter, Melanie Kilo, Maria Kilo Jonas, Melta Kilo, Mitchell Kilo, and Missie Kilo; brothers, Moses Pomale (Louise), Milton Lokboj, and Ilonie Lokboj; sisters, Molina Eport and Julita Samson; grandchildren, Lucas, Lani, M.J., April, Jotak, Nassme, Kawhi, Tekoah, Melody, Jome, Rhea, and Amias.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.