Alice Tuttle Argo, 72, of Tellico Village, passed away March 2, 2016.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gary Argo; son, Christopher; grandchildren, Rylan and Trent Argo; mother of her grandchildren, Laurie Argo, all of Sugar Land, Texas; sister, Jane (Jack) Kidd of Long Boat Key, Fla.; brother-in-law, Dan Argo; sisters-in-law, Karen Argo and Kay Argo; nieces, Peggy Kidd, Amy Tripp and Jennifer Duerk; nephews, Larry Kidd, Doug Kidd and Blake Argo, as well as grandnieces and nephews; cousins; and many friends, including a very special friend, Dianne Sowards.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Elizabeth (Betty) Tuttle; brother-in-law, Mike Argo; niece, Emily Argo; and nephews, Scott Argo and Sean Argo.
Born May 11, 1943, in San Jose, Calif., she lived in many places throughout the United States due to her father’s job transfers. Alice graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., in 1965 with a degree in chemistry. Her working career was not confined to chemistry. She also taught school, was a home economist, Dairy Queen owner, personal assistant and credit union representative. Working was not her main goal in life, but helping others was. She loved the arts and served as chairman of many art shows in Tennessee and Ohio. After moving to Loudon County, she served as a tutor to students at the old vocational school and also as a mentor with the Health Improvement Council. Alice served as membership chairperson at the Community Church at Tellico Village for four years and also was head of Vacation Bible School for two years.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and nurses at The Lantern at Morning Pointe for their love and care, the wonderful hospice team from Amedisys and her nurse practitioner, Susan Johnson.
Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cleves, Ohio. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Community Church at Tellico Village with Dr. Bob Puckett and Dr. John Orr officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Church at Tellico Village, Alzheimers Tennessee or to your favorite charity.
Click Funeral Home & Cremations, Tellico Village chapel, is serving the family of Alice Argo. www.clickfuneralhome.com
