By Terri Lynn, SouthFloridaReporter.com, Managing Editor, Aug 2, 2015 – Tillie Tooter,the feisty grandmother from Pembroke Pines, died on Saturday, August 1, just two months short of her 99th birthday.

Tillie became a household name, 15 years ago, when her car went off the side of a major highway landing in the trees below.

Days later, rescuers discovered the wreckage of her car and Tillie, alive, inside.

Tiliie’s story of determination and her will to live left a lasting impression on our South Florida community, the nation and the world.

The following is an excerpt from her grandson, Eric Simms’, Facebook page:

“Yesterday was one of the toughest days I ever had to endure. I was going to say goodbye to someone who meant the world to me. I am lucky to have had my grandmother in my life for 46 years. It was a race against time. I am glad I made it. I knew she was waiting for me. She knew I was there in her semi conscious state. With whatever little strength she had left she moved her fingers which I went to hold. I began reminiscing about all the fun times we had. In the end I thanked her, gave her a kiss and said it was OK. About 90 minutes later, we got the call.

On Sunday, August 2, Eric Simms posted the following update….