Betty Hutchinson

Betty Jean Sutton Hutchinson, 95, passed away April 23, 2021.

Betty was a graduate of Maxwell High School. She moved to Des Moines where she and Reid raised their family in the Saydel School district. Betty moved to Ankeny after Reid passed away. She was a charter member of Marquisville United Methodist Church.

In earlier years Betty enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Arizona with Reid, playing games with her grandchildren, weekend trips with the Gurwell girls, playing cards with Mary and Harriett and watching sports on T.V. More recently, she enjoyed playing cards, games and singing at Valley View Village. She has stayed in contact with her dear friend, Louise, from elementary school all these years.

Betty is survived by her children, Reada (Larry) Farrell, Regina (Richard) Fry, Rhonda (Rick) Goode and Ron Hutchinson, all of Des Moines; 5 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Reid, her parents, 4 siblings, grandson, Kenny Farrell and great great granddaughter, Sabrina Hendershott.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, followed by a service at 1:00 pm at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines. Masks are encouraged for those planning to attend.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Marquisville United Methodist Church or Valley View Village Chapel.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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