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HILDRED PARKS HUTCHINSON, daughter of George W. and Clara Roy Parks, passed away Saturday, January 12 at The Bluffs Care Center in Columbia, MO at the age of 96. Hildred was born on April 15, 1911 and raised on a farm in the Musselfork community north of Salisbury. She was the second of seven children, all of whom have preceded her in death.

Coming from a family of educators, Hildred was an outstanding student. She was educated in rural schools, graduated from Salisbury High School and received a Lifetime Teaching Certification form Kirksville Normal School, now Truman University. She taught at the Brummal School southeast of Salisbury, and roomed with Wilbur and Anna Hutchinson who farmed nearby. It was while living with the Hutchinson’s that she met and fell in love with husband to be, Marvin F. Hutchinson. They were married on December 21, 1935 and enjoyed life together for 67 years, until Marvin passed away in 2002. They had three sons, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Hildred and Marvin farmed near Salisbury for most of their married lives and were both active members of First Baptist Church, Salisbury. Hildred taught adult Sunday school there for 50 years, sang in the choir and was considered by all to be a knowledgeable student of the scriptures. She reflected the love of Christ in all of her ways, always caring for her family, friends, and neighbors. Her smile was welcome wherever she went. She was a member of the Salisbury Music Club and instilled a love of music in all three of her sons, each of whom participates actively in the music ministry of their churches.

Mrs. Hutchinson is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald S. and Sharon Hutchinson of Salisbury, R. Kenneth and Patricia Hutchinson of Columbia, and Loren D. Hutchinson of Lee’s Summit. One daughter-in-law, Faye Hutchinson, preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael Hutchinson of Carl Junction, MO, Abigail Hamilton of Manhattan, KS, Gregory Parks Hutchinson of Columbia, Rebecca Cardwell of Lee’s Summit, MO, Myra Hutchinson of Columbia, Matthew Hutchinson of Shawnee, KS and Robert Hutchinson of Harrisonville, MO, brother-in-law J.W. Hutchinson of Salisbury, two sisters-in-law, Delma Parks of Raymore, MO and Rosemary Parks of Lee’s Summit, plus several nephews, a niece and many grand nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 15 at First Baptist Church in Salisbury followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Salisbury City Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be sent to First Baptist Church in Salisbury, MO or to the Alzheimer Association of Columbia, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201. Funeral services entrusted to the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO.