Jeanne Wakefield Hutchins, 90, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, February 08, 2015 at her home. Jeanne was born in Burke County on November 24, 1924 to the late Avery Carswell Wakefield and Vannie Beck Wakefield.
Jeanne was a member of Mountain Grove United Methodist Church. She worked for many years in Dr. Arney’s office and at Grace Hospital from which she retired. Jeanne enjoyed going to the beach and after retirement she and Ross lived part time there. She was an avid gardener and R.V. camper. Jeanne loved making crafts. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Kathy Hutchins Smith and husband, Rocky; son-in-law, Randy Buchanan of Morganton; grandchildren, David Buchanan and wife, April, Angela Smith Carson and husband, Philip, Jeff Buchanan and wife, Christy, Kristin Smith Ivey and husband, Brad; great-grandchildren, Courtney Jeanne and Elly Buchanan, Chloe and Ross Buchanan; a sister Pearl Glover of Neptune City, NJ; and special friends, Susan Merrill and Avis Williams.
In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Ross David Hutchins; a daughter, Janice Hutchins Buchanan; and sisters, Margaret Perry and Ada Parks.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Zion Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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