A Life Story

Delores Tuttle Page, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, was called to her eternal home on?January?8, 2025. Born on September?18,1935, she was the only child of Royce and Mildred Tuttle and was raised in Thunderbolt, GA, with the loving support of her extended Tuttle family who lived nearby. She attended Wesley Oak Methodist Church as a child, which still houses a stained-glass window in memory of her Tuttle family.? She married Henry Dotson and gave birth to three daughters and a son whom she raised with faithful love and support.? She later married Owen Page.? Delores was a devoted woman of faith who loved God and who fiercely loved her children. She never forgot a birthday and always answered a call to celebrate an event or talk through any need you may have. She made things fun and always wanted the best for everyone. Her life reflected God's desire: "And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God." Delores had a strong sense of right and wrong and often defended and served those who were hurting or in need. She offered?support, without hesitation, to her wide and diverse circle of friends and colleagues over the years. She was a humble spirit?who never called attention to herself or to her good work for others.? ? With a keen eye for aesthetics, Delores had a passion for decorating (and redecorating) her home. She loved collecting art pieces from her travels in?other countries, but especially loved art that reflected the beauty of Savannah. She was a voracious reader, loved gardening and birds, time with her family, traveling everywhere, and outings with her friends. She participated in book clubs, garden clubs, and church activities, where she sang in the choir for many years.? Empowered with a kind spirit, she was also known for her assertive and meticulous work ethic that got the job done. Her work career included over thirty years at Memorial Healthcare System, where she served many years as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Her strong faith in the Lord carried her through both difficult and joyful times. When asked what her advice would be to?others, she?said, "Always be honest with yourself and others; do your best; and appreciate God and all that He provides for us".? Her?light and her fun-loving spirit will be greatly missed.? The family is appreciative of the many friends who have supported, cared for, and loved our mother so well over the years.Delores is survived by her four children: Karen (Dwain) Ball, Terri (Geoff) Bryant, Hank (Monica) Dotson, Lisa (Wes) Aaron; eight grandchildren: Melissa (John) Corry, Scott Holmes, Adam (Shelly) Ball, Charles (Elizabeth) Beck, Elizabeth (Cliff) Seay, Brian Dotson, Christopher (Jaqueline) Dotson, Nikki (Bevan) Aaron, Michael Aaron; along with fifteen great-grandchildren.A Celebration of Life will be held on January 19, 2025, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Home, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA.? Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with the service beginning at 2:00 pm.? In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Samaritan's Purse, an organization she supported. ? Delores Tuttle Page-Savannah-GA