COLUMBUS
Betty Maxine Tutton, 90, a longtime resident of Columbus, went to be with Jesus, on Sunday, September 29, 2024 with her family by her side at home.
Betty was born September 15, 1934, in Decatur County, Indiana, the daughter of Robert L. and Bessie Oletha Owens Baugh. She was a cheerleader for Jackson Township High School, class of 1952. On January 16, 1953, she married the love of her life, James “Jim” Tutton.
Betty worked for over 30 years at Cummins Engine Company in the international human resources department.
She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, joining in 1956 and quickly finding her gift of servanthood. She taught children’s Sunday School classes &Jr church for decades in various teaching &support roles.
She was lauded by her grandchildren for her homemade chicken &noodles and by her family and church family for her homemade pies. Well known for her hospitality, she appreciated a well-set table; and never a holiday was celebrated without a vast menu and finely decorated tables with heirloom china and finest cutlery. Christmases &Easters hold special memories for her grandchildren celebrating yester-year style Christmases at her beautiful cabin and outrageous easter egg hunts. Many memories are shared by the grandchildren of overnight stays sleeping on Grandma’s feather tick with midnight (and beyond) snacks being served by Grandma. She was an avid gardener and kept a huge perennial garden that surrounded her log cabin home.
She is survived by her husband of over 71 years, Jim; daughters, Dana (David) Stidham of Columbus, Jean (Kevin) Plew; son, Dave (Rhonda) Tutton, both of Greenwood; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and her faithful &beloved dog, Chip. Her brother, Randy (Judi) Baugh of Greensburg also survives as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Daniel Baugh.
The funeral service for Betty will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Adam Carrigan officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service Friday at church. Burial will take place at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Online condolences and unique memories may be shared with Betty’s family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
Professional and caring service is being provided to the Tutton family by Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home.
