Thursday, July 16, 2020

Tess Tustin


        Tess Tustin, 93, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in her home.  Tess was born January 22, 1927 in Gilmore, OK to Dink & Margie (Nichols) Burns.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harry Tustin Sr. (2005); 2 sisters & 5 brothers.

          Tess was a member of First Christian Church in Poteau.  She loved sewing, going to grandchildren’s ballgames, gardening, dancing and visiting with friends.

          Survivors include her children, Larry & Sandy Tustin, Harry Jr. & Robbie Tustin, Susie & Mike Lairamore; grandchildren, Bret Tustin & Cindy, Bryan Tustin, Perry Tustin & Marie, Misty & Jerry Collins, Stefany & Richard Snipes, Lacey & Justin Downs, Natalie McGehee, Mandy Bourne, Michael Bourne; great grandchildren, Tyler & Hannah Tustin, Tarah Tustin, Dani & Dax Collins, Champ, Wrigley & Rookie Downs, Bryson Tustin, Britt Hinton, Avery & Gehrig Snipes, Lara & Liam McGehee, Noah Bourne; sister in law, Dee & Bill Kovoach; nephew, Loyd & Judy Ivy; niece, Mary Ann Peck; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 1 pm, Monday, July 20, 2020 at Fort Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons.   The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday 5-7 pm.

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