Mrs. Mildred Phillips Hutcherson

April 29, 1925 - September 25, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Phillips Hutcherson, 95, a long-time resident of Decatur, AL, died Friday, September 25, 2020, following a brief illness. Mrs. Hutcherson, a native of Franklin County, GA was the daughter of the late Theodus and Gladys Jordan Phillips. She was predeceased by her husband, George Stewart Hutcherson; sons John, David, and Tim; sisters Frances and Effie; and brothers Edward and Roger. Survivors include her son Greg Hutcherson of Decatur, AL; grandsons Russell and Sarah Beth Hutcherson and Zachary and Sarah Kate Hutcherson; great-grandchildren, John, Sadie Mae, and Carter; and daughter-in-law, Faye Hutcherson Calkins, all of Tulsa, Ok, as well as sister-in-law Mrs. Mary Hutcherson of Athens, GA. Mrs. Hutcherson attended Franklin County Schools and Emmanuel College. She was a one-time school teacher and later in life had a small antiques business; but her principal occupation was that of homemaker, an avid gardener, long-time hospital volunteer, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to her immediate and extended family. Mildred was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Celebration of life will be Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Shelton’s Funeral Home in Decatur, AL. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Church in Danielsville, GA with a private reception to follow immediately after. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Meals & Wheels. Shelton’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. We ask that mask be worn and social distancing guidelines be followed.