Hutson, Lena June

October 4, 1948 - October 29, 2013

Lena June Hutson, of Viola, daughter of the late Pete Moore and Patricia Cates Moore, was born October 4, 1948 in Springer, New Mexico. She died Ocober 29, 2013 at her home in Viola, at the age of 65 years and 25 days.

She was united in marriage to Connie Hutson on July 3, 1967 in Viola, AR. She retired from Baxter Health Care in 1997 after 22 years of service. She assisted her husband in the Viola hardware store that she owned with her husband for many years, visiting and meeting new people. She was a loving wife, mother, memaw, sister and friend. She had an unusual love for frogs, and a greater love in watching her grandbabies play. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include her husband, Connie, of the family home in Viola; her children: Lee Hutson and wife Tina of Cotter, and Lena Zimmer and husband Darrell (finally) of Viola; her grandchildren: Averee Hutson and Hayden Hutson; sister, Jeri Rea and husband Tommy of Midland, TX., brother, Patrick Moore of Elko, Nev., special niece, Chasidy Hutson; special friend , Charlene Crowl; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother.

Pallbearers are, Barry Hutson, Steve Hutson, Chase Hutson, Cody Hutson, Wesley Smith and Matthew Richardson. Honorary Pallbearers, Charles Sherman, Scott Lancaster, John Snelgroes and Boyd Dailey.

Graveside services are Friday, November 1, 2013 at 10 am at Viola Cemetery with burial to follow, under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem. Visitation is Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Cox-Blevins Chapel. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.