Mary Grady Stutts

PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA - The family of Mary Eva Grady Stutts, 89, of Port Royal, would like to announce the passing of their Mom on May 4, 2012. She was born on June 18, 1922, in Turkey, NC. She is predeceased by her husband, Earl Wilson Stutts of Charleston, SC. Mary ran the Stutts Child Care Center on Harborview Road in Charleston for 18 years where they raised their four daughters. She was a wonderful cook and gardener and was an avid writer during her life. She was predeceased by 7 brothers. Mary is survived by her daughters, Betty Gene Haller of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Patsy Matthews of Kingstree, SC, Lucie Stutts of Mt. Pleasant; and Jo Stutts of Beaufort, SC;  She is also survived by her sister, Louise Stanley, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held by her family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tidewater Hospice of Bluffton, 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton, SC, 29910.