Gwendolyn Powell Tuten, age 93, of Jasper, FL. passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper, FL.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 17, 2014 at Jasper First Presbyterian Church, Jasper, FL.

Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper.

Gwendolyn was a native of Kingsland, Georgia born on May 16, 1920 to the late Ralph and Annie Adicks Powell. Her early years were spent in Deland, FL. before moving to North Florida where she made her home. She attended Stetson University and later graduated from Valdosta State University and the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Education. Mrs. Tuten is remembered fondly for the many years of teaching elementary education in the Hamilton County School System. She was an active member of Jasper First Presbyterian Church as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Tuten was predeceased by her husband, J.R. "Buck" Tuten, her parents, Ralph and Annie Powell, a brother, Robert Powell and a sister, Voncile Black.

Survivors include her two sons, Hal Tuten and his wife Dinah of Pensacola, FL. and Steve Tuten of Jasper, FL.; one daughter, Anne Tuten Deas and her husband Roger of Jennings, FL.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Teacher's Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund, 207 NE 2nd St. Jasper, FL. 32052 or Jasper First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 329, Jasper, FL. 32052