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Carolyn Tuttle Obituary
Carolyn was born on April 6, 1940 to the late Dalton and Mary B. Sumrell of Ayden, NC. She loved teaching and was an Elementary Schoolteacher for 34 years in Norfolk, VA. She also served as a Reading Specialist and the Reading Coordinator for Norfolk Public Schools. Carolyn was a long-standing member of the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, the NEA and the AFT. She was also a long-time member of Azalea Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA.
Carolyn was a devout woman of faith. She was a compassionate, caring, and giving person; she always thought of others before herself. She loved all animals, especially her pets. She cherished time spent working in her gardens. Tending her flowers and watching the birds visit always gave her great joy.
She is predeceased by her husband, Larry Lee Tuttle. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Carol Lynn Tuttle; sister-in-law, Sandra Tuttle; nephew, Kevin Tuttle; niece, Heather Tuttle Gaston; plus numerous cousins and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 11:00-12 noon on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Azalea Baptist Church followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon. Additional services will be held in Ayden, NC. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Billy the Kidden Rescue, 4177 Rainbow Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, Billythekiddenrescue.org or Azalea Baptist Church, 3314 East Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518. You may offer condolences at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com
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Renee Dawson
February 4, 2022
As a fellow ADK Alpha Zeta member, I mourn the passing of such lovely and kind sister. I truly enjoyed the many years having Carolyn in our chapter activities and her insight & opinions as part of our group. My thoughts are with the family during this time of great sorrow. Carolyn will be missed by all is us.
Sue Kowalski
February 2, 2022
Carolyn was a lovely lady and a wonderful, caring teacher. She will be dearly missed by the sisters in Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. My condolences to her family.
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