Celebrating the life of
Kathleen Lanier Tuten
March 13, 1921 - August 29, 2009
Tybee Island – Kathleen was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, March 13, 1921, and lived most of her life in the Savannah area. Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grover Terrell Tuten, Jr. and adored parents, Laura Byrd Lanier and Alanzo Allen Lanier.
Kathleen retired from the Savannah Pilot Association in 1986. Kathleen always remained busy working, and loved her long involvement with the Tybee Island Bridge Club.
Kathleen is survived by her three children, Ava Laura Moon Robert, Grover Terrell Tuten, III Lynelle, and Lydia Kathleen Laursen Mark. Kathleen has eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Kathleen is also survived by brother, Jack R. Lanier and sister, Lillian McElveen and many loved nieces and nephews.
Kathleen loved her dear family, close friend, Curtis Yeomans and many cherished friends. If a person's worth is measured by friends, she is truly worth millions. She is most remembered by her big smile, sparkling eyes, quick wit and enormous sense of humor. Kathleen loved to cook, play with her grandchildren, tell stories and make you laugh.
Kathleen's family and friends were the pride and joy of her life and would wish for all to remember the good times and the love most honored.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009 in the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by, Mr. Walter Geiger and Mr. Ronald Lanier.
Pallbearers will be James Dennis Mitchell, Grover Terrell Tuten, IV, Jacob Aaron Mitchell, Justin Ryan Mitchell, Jasen Michael Harris and Gregory John Wilder.
Burial: Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Island Hospice, Inc. P.O. Box 8011, Savannah, GA 31412.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I would like to extend my condolences to ALL 3 of Grandma's Children. I would like to say a special thanks to my mom Kathy Laursen for always being there for Grandma, taking care of her over the last few years and especailly being there to take care of her these last few months when she needed it the most. I would also like to say how nice the funeral service was I really enjoyed reconnecting with family and coming together to celebrate the life of our grandma. I miss you grandma...
- Jake & Suzanne Mitchell, Phoenix, AZ
Ava, John and I both are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. We did not hear soon enough to come but you know that we love you and your families and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Carolyn & John Gedelman
- John & Carolyn Gedelman, Copperas Cove, GA
Love ya Grandma! Marie, Scott, Jonathan, Nicholas, and William Shepherd
- Scott and Marie Shepherd, Kaysville, UT
Ava, My love and prayers are with you. You are such a wonderful person and wanted you to know you are in my prayers for your loss. I don't know what I would do without you . God Bless you and God will be there for you. Love Julia
- Julia ernst, Layton, UT
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. We love ya Grandma-Ashlei, Greg, Allison, and Aaron
- Ashlei Tuten Wilder, Orangeburg, SC
Ava, Terrell and Kathy So many thoughts, but too few words. With deepest sympathy, to you and your families. She was a wonderful aunt to me, her smile I'll never forget. God Bless Lynne Lanier Lopez and family
- Lynne Lanier Lopez, , FL
Kathy mom, Vivian, Glenda and Mark... Although I will be there for the service I just wanted the world to know that everything you have done for my grandmother over the past few months, not to mention years, will be treasured by me and all my siblings. We love you guys and think the world of you and GRANDMA TOOT!!
- KAT, Athens, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. With Gods strength, you will get through this. With much Love! Lindsey, Shannon, and Collin Bancroft Jack Lanier's granddaughter
- Lindsey Lanier Bancroft, Richmond Hill, GA
Mom,Bob,Terrell & Lynell, Our thoughts are with you and we know she is with Grandad now! What a wonderful reuinion for them! Christmas eve will be a joyous time for them this year. Give everyone a hug and know we love you! DeVerl & Laura
- DeVerl & Laura Hoskins, Layton, UT
Ava, Terrell My condolences on the loss of your mother. I wll remember her in my prayers. Ralph
- Ralph Fleming, Layton, UT
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you guys. I will miss the opportunity to bring the kids down to Tybee again to see Grandma but glad they had the chance to know her and create that memory. Mom, please put a flower on her grave for us and know we love you. Remember as one of my favorite hymns says, 'God be with you till we meet again.' What a reunion that will be! Grandma, don't forget the shrimp. Love Bobby, Linda, Savannah, Adam, Shelby, and Melanie Moon
- Bobby Moon, Layton, UT
Grandma Ava, Terrell, and Lynell, Know that you are in my prayers and that God knows what you are going through. Remember in Matthew 11:28-30; 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Take your feelings of this loss to Jesus and he will give you true serenity. With my love, Joshua Hoskins
- Joshua Hoskins, layton, UT
Grandma Ava, Bob, Terrell, and Lynell, Our hearts are filled with love and compassion for ya'll and the loss of grandmother Tuten. Our Prayers and thoughts will be with you through this trying experience and always. Remember the Lord is there for you always! I know grandma has found her place in heaven standing next to grandad with his arms around her. Remember, we will all be together again for time and all eternity after this life. We love ya'll with all of our hearts, and wish we could be there with you!!!
- Jared, Emily, & Jane, Layton, UT
I would like to extend my condolences to ALL 3 of Grandma's Children. I would like to say a special thanks to my mom Kathy Laursen for always being there for Grandma, taking care of her over the last few years and especailly being there to take care of her these last few months when she needed it the most. I would also like to say how nice the funeral service was I really enjoyed reconnecting with family and coming together to celebrate the life of our grandma. I miss you grandma...
- Jake & Suzanne Mitchell, Phoenix, AZ
Ava, John and I both are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. We did not hear soon enough to come but you know that we love you and your families and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Carolyn & John Gedelman
- John & Carolyn Gedelman, Copperas Cove, GA
Love ya Grandma! Marie, Scott, Jonathan, Nicholas, and William Shepherd
- Scott and Marie Shepherd, Kaysville, UT
Ava, My love and prayers are with you. You are such a wonderful person and wanted you to know you are in my prayers for your loss. I don't know what I would do without you . God Bless you and God will be there for you. Love Julia
- Julia ernst, Layton, UT
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. We love ya Grandma-Ashlei, Greg, Allison, and Aaron
- Ashlei Tuten Wilder, Orangeburg, SC
Ava, Terrell and Kathy So many thoughts, but too few words. With deepest sympathy, to you and your families. She was a wonderful aunt to me, her smile I'll never forget. God Bless Lynne Lanier Lopez and family
- Lynne Lanier Lopez, , FL
Kathy mom, Vivian, Glenda and Mark... Although I will be there for the service I just wanted the world to know that everything you have done for my grandmother over the past few months, not to mention years, will be treasured by me and all my siblings. We love you guys and think the world of you and GRANDMA TOOT!!
- KAT, Athens, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. With Gods strength, you will get through this. With much Love! Lindsey, Shannon, and Collin Bancroft Jack Lanier's granddaughter
- Lindsey Lanier Bancroft, Richmond Hill, GA
Mom,Bob,Terrell & Lynell, Our thoughts are with you and we know she is with Grandad now! What a wonderful reuinion for them! Christmas eve will be a joyous time for them this year. Give everyone a hug and know we love you! DeVerl & Laura
- DeVerl & Laura Hoskins, Layton, UT
Ava, Terrell My condolences on the loss of your mother. I wll remember her in my prayers. Ralph
- Ralph Fleming, Layton, UT
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you guys. I will miss the opportunity to bring the kids down to Tybee again to see Grandma but glad they had the chance to know her and create that memory. Mom, please put a flower on her grave for us and know we love you. Remember as one of my favorite hymns says, 'God be with you till we meet again.' What a reunion that will be! Grandma, don't forget the shrimp. Love Bobby, Linda, Savannah, Adam, Shelby, and Melanie Moon
- Bobby Moon, Layton, UT
Grandma Ava, Terrell, and Lynell, Know that you are in my prayers and that God knows what you are going through. Remember in Matthew 11:28-30; 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Take your feelings of this loss to Jesus and he will give you true serenity. With my love, Joshua Hoskins
- Joshua Hoskins, layton, UT
Grandma Ava, Bob, Terrell, and Lynell, Our hearts are filled with love and compassion for ya'll and the loss of grandmother Tuten. Our Prayers and thoughts will be with you through this trying experience and always. Remember the Lord is there for you always! I know grandma has found her place in heaven standing next to grandad with his arms around her. Remember, we will all be together again for time and all eternity after this life. We love ya'll with all of our hearts, and wish we could be there with you!!!
- Jared, Emily, & Jane, Layton, UT
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
