Jane Elizabeth Tutt

MATTOON-Jane Elizabeth Tutt, 80, of Mattoon, IL, died at 7:02 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014, surrounded by her family and friends. \r\n\r\nServices honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014,at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, with the Rev. Ken Hutchins officiating. Entombment will be in Rose Lawn -Mound Cemetery, Charleston, IL, following the services. Visitation for the public will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday evening, at the funeral home. \r\n\r\nMrs. Tutt was born on November 2, 1933, in Sullivan, IN. She is the daughter of Jack Hall and Etta Dixon-Hall. She married Thomas Wright Tutt of Charleston, IL, on May 30, 1951. He passed away November 4, 2011. \r\n\r\nMrs. Tutt is survived by her children: Timothy Tutt and wife Anita of Mattoon, IL, Tamyre Diamond and husband Mark of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tyler Tutt of Mattoon, IL; friends, Paul and Chrissy McKillip of Mattoon, IL; five grandchildren, Joseph Tutt and Jessica Tutt of Mattoon, IL, Moorea Diamond and Breea Diamond of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kyle Daubs of Charleston, IL; one brother, Carl Hall and wife Linda of Georgetown, IL; one sister, Jacquelyn Huffaker and husband Donald of Paris, IL; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Bartimus and husband Chuck of Mattoon, IL, and Juanita Woods and husband Leon of Phoenix, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. \r\n\r\n\r\nMrs. Tutt grew up in Paris, IL, where she was a member of the 1951 graduating class. The same weekend of her graduation, she and Mr. Tutt eloped in Corinth, MS. They then moved to Effingham, IL, where they lived until 1955. \r\n\r\nThe two moved to Mattoon, IL when Mr. Tutt took a job at A&B Transfer Trucking. Even though being a mother and wife kept her busy, Jane graduated in the 1970''s from EIU with a degree in Business and Library Science. She also obtained her teaching license and substitute taught until she lost her eye sight. \r\n\r\nShe was an avid fan of traveling with her husband and family. She had traveled to South America, Australia, Europe, Hawaii, Canada, and most of the continental U.S. \r\n\r\nMrs. Tutt was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she attended Agape Sunday School classes, was a member of Mary''s Circle and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Eastern Star, member and past president of the Coles County Home Extension, and member and past president of the DeMolay Mothers. \r\n\r\nIn its early years, Mrs. Tutt served as secretary and bookkeeper of Mattoon Excavating, then Service Equipment, a business founded and partially owned by Mr. Tutt. She was an active contributor and motivator to his success. \r\n\r\nIt was evident how much Mr. and Mrs. Tutt loved each other, and what they would do for one another. \r\nEveryone knows how happy Mr. Tutt is to have his wife back now. \r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to The First United Methodist Women. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jane Elizabeth Tutt

November 2, 1933 - June 11, 2014