Obit for Elizabeth Noblitt Tuttle
Chariton Herald-Patriot, Nov. 20. 1986
Elizabeth Noblitt Tuttle was born June 8, 1891 at Rockport, Mo. She was the daughter of James Benson Noble and Ida Lyon Ballard.
She passed away at Chariton Manor Nov. 14, 1986 at the age of 95 years and 4 months after a long illness.
Elizabeth received her education in rural schools in Atchinson County and high school at Rockport.
She was married to Gifford R. Tuttle on June 28. 1914. They made their home in St. Joseph, Mo. She taught school in rural schools and in the St. Joseph school system.
In 1923 they moved to Chariton where they owned and operated the Tuttle Hardware for 35 years.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, serving as Elder & Sunday school teacher. She was active in the Historical Society and Cancer Society.
She was author of the book “To Get a Prairie Chicken” and other articles that were published in various magazines.
She is survived by her brother, Gaylord C. Noblitt and wife Harriet of Sun City, Ariz., nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held at the Presbyterian Church, Monday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 with Rev. Sara Palmer officiating. Burial was in the Chariton Cemetery.
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