Stephanie Laverne Tutt, of Long Branch, New Jersey, passed away on April 27, 2026 at the age of 41. Born on July 3, 1984, in Newport News, Virginia, Stephanie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Patricia Ann Tutt and Javon C. Diggs. She was a devoted mother to Gregory Glenn Jr. (15), Aiden Glenn (12), and Amaya Tutt (11). They were the center of her world and the greatest joy of her life.
Stephanie was known as a quiet and shy person, but those who knew her best also knew her strength and fiery spirit. If something needed to be said, Stephanie would surely let you know. She grew up in Long Branch, New Jersey, where she graduated from Long Branch High school. Many memories were made sitting on the Joline Avenue porch and spending time on Henderson Avenue with her dear friends Marcus and Sharifah.
Stephanie dedicated her life to caring for others. She worked as a CNA since 2014 and during the last four years she was working as a Home Health Aide too. Her compassion, hard work, and caring spirit touched countless lives throughout her years in healthcare.
Outside of work, Stephanie found happiness in the simple things she loved most — listening to music, especially her favorite artist Chris Brown, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and spending time with her children, mother, sister, niece, and nephews. Family meant everything to her.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandparents Shirley Tutt, Clarence Tutt, Shirley Diggs and Fulton Leon Diggs
She is lovingly survived by her mother Patricia Tutt; father Javon Diggs; her sisters Tyesha Tutt, Sharmaine Moore Diggs, and Jania Moore Diggs; brother-in-law Colin Kain; brothers LaMar Williams and Darrell Williams along with 4 nephews, 2 nieces, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family members, co-workers and lifelong friends.
Though her life was cut off far too short, Stephanie’s love, laughter, and memories will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her.
Stephanie will be forever loved, forever remembered, and deeply missed.
