Tolbert, Flutchie B.- age 97, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday morning, August 19, 2011. She was born September 1, 1914 in Manchester, Georgia and later moved to Alcoa,Tennessee. The move was a result of her father obtaining a job at the Aluminum Company. She attended Charles M. Hall School. Accepting Jesus as her personal Savior many years ago, she became a member of St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Tolbert’s passions were cooking and most importantly caring for her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Adline Bryant, son, George O. Tolbert, Jr. and granddaughter, Marteace Y. George. Mrs. Tolbert leaves to cherish her memory: daughters: Claudette Kirk and Annie Sudderth of Alcoa, Gwendolyn (Ronald) Black of Oak Ridge; grandchildren: Steven (Kathleen) Kirk of Australia, James Sudderth, Jr. of Maryville, Lesley (Andy) Wood of Nashville, Ron (Laura) and Chris (Sonya) Black, both of Oak Ridge; Adam Black of Cookeville; Kevin and Kim Ferrer of New York; great grandchildren: Kevin Ferrer, Jr. and Michael Shannon, both of New York, Schlise and Steven Kirk, Jr., both of Texas, LaTisha Sudderth of Alcoa, Vann Kennedy Wood of Nashville, Donovan, Cameron and Caden Black, all of Oak Ridge; great great granddaughter, Alani Black of Alcoa; step great grandchildren, Bryson and Seth Caldwell of Oak Ridge; brother, Ernest Bryant of Friendsville, TN; nephew, Billy Bryant of Alcoa; nieces: Dee Dee Horton, Judy Carter, Linda Kinte and Neda Hardnett; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. Elder Dwight Frazier, Eulogist. Interment will immediately follow the funeral at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a full dove release will conclude the service.
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You will be missed by all the knew and loved you. May God Bless You and Your Family during this hard time. Peace Be With You, Always.
Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Buchanon
Maryville, TN
You have my deepest sympathy becasue I know what is is to lose a loved one but I also thank God that He has allowed us to be with our family member for such a long time. Your mother was a very beautiful woman both physically and spiritually. I have fond memories of her as my neighbor. Praying that God will continue to bless each of you and that your pleasant memories will be with you forever.
love, Peace, Blessings,
Kay Tate
Dewey, Linda and family, my thohtugs are with you at this time. I know what a hard time it is right now for all of you it’s been just over 2 years since I lost my husband, Dave. While it is still so hard, I can assure you that with time, it gradually gets a little easier, as hard as it seems right now. He would have wanted you all to go on and honor his life with your wonderful memories and the love you all share. Your wonderful family is proof that his life had real meaning. With love to you, Dewey, Linda, Jennifer, Amanda and Brian, and your entire family Ilene