Bussing, Tsutako Kuno

Friday, February 22, 2013
Tsutako Bussing
Tsutako Bussing

Tsutako Kuno Bussing, 87, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in a local hospital.

She was a native of Tokyo, Japan and had lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for most of her life. She was proud to become a U.S. citizen on November 13, 1973. Mrs. Bussing was a member of Rossville First Baptist Church and retired from 3M Company with over 10 years of service. She lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew her. Her passions in life were spending time with her family and church family.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Bussing, her parents and sister.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and John Baker of Chattanooga.

To share expressions of sympathy, visit lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Mrs. Bussing will be laid to rest with her husband at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in private family services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fortwood Street, Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.


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