Visitation:
Friday, September 2, 2022
11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Friday, September 2, 2022
12:30 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Shirley J. Hutchinson, age 96, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Willows of Willard. She was born on June 24, 1926 to Guy C. and Sarabelle (Trembley) Fife in Norwalk and lived in the area most of her life. She graduated from North Fairfield in 1944 and after graduation went to work at the Shelby Air Depot. From there she transferred to Washington D.C. where she worked in the Pentagon. She retired from the former Pioneer Rubber Co, in 1988 as the credit representative. She married James R. Hutchinson in 1945 and had three children who were the light of her life.
She was a member of the former Huron County Ladies Sheriff Posse, the former Lazy Aces Saddle Club and the former New Haven Sunshine Club. She was an avid reader and her choices were eclectic. She also loved Big Band music. In her earlier years she enjoyed roller skating and horseback riding.
She is survived by her children James S. (Jean) Hutchinson of Willard, Jane A. (Charles E.) Ruggles Jr. of Greenwich. 5 granddaughters, Kimberly Garcia, Kelley Keaton (Tommy Elmlinger), Alexandria (Chad) Wilson, Kelli Steele and Traci Handshoe. 8 great grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Caporini, Morgan Patton, Zachary Keaton, Hayden Wilson, Scott Ousley (Meagan Martin), Jill (Adam) Sexton, Kara Ward and Kade Hamman. 5 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 years in 2001, her daughter, Cynthia Eckstein in 1996, her sister and (brother-in-law) Charlotte and Kenneth Sisinger, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Donald E. and Rita Hutchinson, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and John Getz, son-in-law, Everett Eckstein and grandson-in-law Edward Garcia.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio the funeral will follow the visitation and begin at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Michael Padula officiating. Burial will follow at the North Fairfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Humane Society. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com