Reba B. Tuttle

November 26, 1924 - June 13, 2021 

Reba Beatrice Tuttle (née Duncan) passed away peacefully in her Laurel home the morning of June 13, 2021 at the age of 96. Daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Lewis) Duncan, Reba was born in Horry County, South Carolina in 1924 and moved to Laurel at the age of 20. Soon after arriving, she met her husband Amos “Buddy” Tuttle and they married in 1945. They were together for 58 years until his passing in 2004. Reba was a pillar of not only her family, but the Laurel community. Together with her husband, she owned the Katherine Malt Shop until its closing in 1962, and for over 25 years, opened her house to the children of Laurel, babysitting during the day and after school. Reba enjoyed gardening, reading, and cooking for family, joyfully hosting them every holiday. She is remembered as a caring and spirited woman whose strength, support, and love were a constant source of comfort and happiness to those around her. Her presence will be forever a part of our lives. 

Reba is preceded in death by husband Amos “Buddy” Tuttle, parents Daniel and Sarah (Lewis) Duncan, and eight siblings: Gladys, Ruth, Leamon, Lucion, Emerson, Edward, Arthur, and Otis. 

 Reba is survived by her five sons, Leamon “Butch” Tuttle (Karen), Michael “Mickey” Tuttle (Janet), Amos “Sonny” Tuttle, Christopher Tuttle (Iris), and Charles “Kevin” Tuttle (Kristina). She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren: Colleen, Richard, Jennifer, Leamon, Lori, Susie, Michael, Amos “Alex,” Adrienne, Kathryn, Jillian, Ethan, Emily, and Charles, as well as 18 great-grandchildren: Amelia, Thomas, Hannah C., Amos, Nova, Kelly, Katie, Taven, Collin, Brodie, Sean, Hannah D., Isabella, Madeline, Story, Madison, Warner, and Janelle. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends, both here and in South Carolina. 

Visitation will be held at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel on Sunday, June 20 from 2 until 5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Mills Church on Monday, June 21 at 11 AM. Interment in the church cemetery.

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