FRANCES DUTTON Obituary

FRANCES DUTTON "Fran" (Age 89)
Of Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD passed away on July 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Wilmer C. "Bud" Dutton, Jr.; loving mother of Sherri (Lee) Earman of Rockville, MD, Jan (Bruce) Landsberg of Frederick, MD, Chris (Louise) Dutton of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Karen Burns of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandmother of Matthew Landsberg, Alex Dutton, the late Captain Neil Landsberg, Steven (Jennifer) Burns and Sam Burns; sister of Louise Sturdivant of Florence, SC; and a niece and nephew. Fran will be remembered by special friends: Charolette Courtney, Rosemary Mason, Sue and Ron Fielding, Moya Atkinson, Martha Hitchens, Ruth Hanshaw, Heidi Medenica, Vanessa Roy, Kathleen Clancy, Enjoli Timmons and Cathy Rains. During her professional career, Mrs. Dutton served for 11 years as Director of the Prince Georges County Department of Aging, Foster Grandparent Program, for which she received national recognition. She was an active volunteer in community programs including: Hospice, tutoring for the Literacy Council, Prince George's County Library, The Homebound program, the Upper Marlboro Food Bank, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Thomas Episcopal Church and the Maryland Association of Disabled Police Officers. Mrs. Dutton was a lover of country, nature, the changing seasons, animals, gardening, children, poetry, and her birthplace, Charleston, SC. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Canine Companions for Independence, www.cci.org/tribute ; or Chesapeake Bay Foundation, www.cbf.org/donate/gift-in-honor; or Ronald McDonald House, www.rmhc.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANCES DUTTON

9 Entries

David Anderson

December 9, 2020

Fran Dutton was my coolest across-the-street neighbor on 41st Avenue in University Park, Md. I was a little kid when I knew her, and I was a bratty kid! Her daughter Karen (and I believe Sherri) were my baby sitters who had the sheer misfortune of putting up with me! I will always remember you, Fran, and Bud, for allowing me into your home! I am so sorry that I am years late in finding about your passing...I know that you are in a much better place, and I hope you are at eternal peace. Love, David

Virginia Grant

August 14, 2014

Jan, Bruce, Matt, and all of Fran's lovely family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace for eternity! Though we've not met Fran here on this earth, we thank her for raising a beautiful daughter. Virginia will be at the memorial service tomorrow.
Love,
Virginia & Jack Grant

Catherine Rains

August 11, 2014

You called her Fran, or Mrs. Dutton. I called her Mama D, or my other mother, because that was what she was to me for 50 years, starting when my family moved to University Park in 1964.
From the very beginning, Mama D stepped up and self-lessly offered her love and support to my family. She filled in so many important gaps, starting with loving my mother when she was in distress, and letting me hang out at her home after school when my mother had gone away. Mama D taught me that I mattered simply by being fully present when I spoke, hanging on my every word, and asking questions that showed she really understood. Much of my positive self-esteem today is because of the amazing gift of unconditional presence and love she gave to me as a child.

In my eyes, Mama D will always be my vision of the perfect mother, the person who will love you no matter what, and build you up when you most need it. Mama D is the vision of who I strive to be as a woman; someone who sees the good in everyone and everything before her. I will miss her grounded, loving, compassionate, and wise presence in my life.
My heart is with Mama D, and will be forever more.

Cee Koenig

August 5, 2014

Oh Fran, We already miss your happy smile and loving manner, yet we know we are so blessed to have you in our lives for so many years!

August 5, 2014

Sherri and family. It sounds as if your Mother had a beautiful life. May all the happy memories make this sad time easier to bear. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo Ann Castagnola

Amy Headley

August 2, 2014

Fran was my Godmother and for the last forty three years she has been my friend, mentor, and inspiration. She had such a special place in my heart and I have so many wonderful memories from spending time with her. I loved her like a second mother and I know she loved and cared for me as much. I want all her family to know what a positive influence she had in my life. My thoughts are with you all.

jd koenig

July 29, 2014

Its a sad time, but we know Miss Fran is looking down on us & listening. I only saw her a few times, but I vividly remember that Thanksgiving dinner we had at her beautiful home on the Bay. I'm sure Fran is now as peaceful as that lovely scene.

Sarah Headley

July 28, 2014

May you rest in loving peace. My prayers go out to all who loved you. Love, Sarah Headley

karen burns

July 27, 2014

mom, may these lights brighty light your way, til we see you again. love always, karen

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