Leslie Tuttle Rowson, born March 23, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026.

She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, where she attended the Waynflete School. Leslie was the daughter of Sally Tuttle (Mitchell) and Phillip B. Tuttle.

She is survived by her children, Whitney Cresci (husband Bedeke) and Carter Rowson (wife Courtney), daughter-in-law Tiffany Rowson, and her beloved grandchildren, Katherine and Lucy Cresci, Sally and Benjamin Rowson, Hayes Arnold, and Asby Rowson. She was predeceased by her son, Gardner Rowson.

Leslie is also survived by her siblings: Stevie Gowdy (husband Jim), Stewart Tuttle (wife Verian), Susie Watson, Chrissy Newman (husband Bob), Mark Mitchell (wife Susie), Hilary Innis (husband Mike), Brooks Tuttle, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, step-parents John Mitchell and Jackie Tuttle, step-brother Scott Mitchell, and brother-in-law Gary Watson.

Leslie graduated from the Atlanta School of Art and Design and carried a lifelong passion for creativity. She loved painting, traveling with friends, and experiencing live music, and found great joy in sharing these passions with her family and friends.

She spent most of her adult life in Roswell, Georgia, in the Martin’s Landing community, where she loved her daily walks around Martin Lake, enjoyed playing ALTA tennis, and attending many social events at The River Club.

Leslie enjoyed her professional life as an executive assistant for Turner Broadcasting Network, Carrier, K B Homes, and Smith Douglas Home Builders.

Leslie will be remembered for her artistic spirit, her love of life, music, and the deep connection she shared with family and friends.

The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering on May 2, 2026, from 2-4 pm in Alpharetta, GA. Details will be shared via Facebook in April. The family will also celebrate Leslie’s life in Harpswell, Maine in late July.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in her honor to The American Stroke Foundation, Give Hope and Support to Stroke Survivors and Caregivers.    https://americanstroke.org/donate/

GEorgia Cremation Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements.