Dorothy Lou Tuttle

She was born October 25, 1926 in Hansboro, North Dakota to the late Dorsey Lee Lawrence and Mary Lou Watts Lawrence. After graduating college with her degree in dental hygiene, Dorothy decided to leave the snow behind to ‘get warm’. Once arriving to the Deep South, she met and fell in love with her husband of 68 years, David William Tuttle. They made New Orleans their home and never left. She worked several years with Lawford Dental Office in New Orleans.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her loving daughters, Dorsee Underwood, Laurie Tuttle and Marie Bouchereau and her husband, William. She is also survived by her brother David Lawrence; and her beloved grandchildren: Rebecca Lambert; Matthew Underwood and his wife, Tara; Amanda Underwood; David Bouchereau, Alexis Bouchereau and Emily Bouchereau; and her great-grandchildren Lucas Underwood and Liam Underwood; as well as numerous other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Dorothy’s passion is, was and forever will be her family. The time she made for memories with "her girls", grandchildren and great-grandchildren will forever be cherished. Dorothy enjoyed traveling and visited many places both in the United States and abroad. She also enjoyed going to casinos in Las Vegas and along the Gulf Coast.

We would like to thank Dr. Tong for her continued special care of our mother, along with the staff at Visiting Angels. A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Park Provence and Passages Hospice for the wonderful care and attention they gave to her in her final days.

The family will attend a private graveside service at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Our family is grateful for your understanding and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials in honor of Dorothy Lou Tuttle be made to the Covenant House, 611 Rampart Street in New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 or online at www.covenanthousenola.org/donate/.

For those who wish to express their condolences or share fond memories do so at www.lakelawnmetairiefuneralhome.com