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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.
Vickie Ward says
I’m sad to hear of Leslie’s passing. My condolences and prayers are with you all and the entire family during this time.
Kathy Moore Lempert says
So sorry to hear of Leslie’s passing. My sincere sympathy to all of the family. It’s been many years since I have seen Leslie, but still hold many memories of several years living in Wildwood together and going to Waynflete. I reconnected with Stevie a few years ago and it has been wonderful to be in touch and share stories of our lives and memories . I’ll be in Maine all summer and will watch for the date of her service and try to make it. Would love to see the rest of the family again.
Sherri Winters says
We at Turner Broadcasting were so blessed to have Leslie in our lives, both at work and in our personal lives. She brought laughs, color and brightness to us. Thank you Leslie. Whitney, sending love to you and your family.