Joan Elizabeth Hutchins
Joan Elizabeth Hutchins, 98, of Clinton passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Andersonville.
She was born April 14, 1928, in Clinton to the late Boss N. and Marie Copeland Beeler. Joan was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton. She graduated from Clinton High School and later worked in Oak Ridge for the Atomic Energy Commission.
Joan was an active volunteer with the Easter Seal Society for many years. During that time, she served as president of the East Tennessee Volunteer Chapter of the National Easter Seal Society. She was also elected secretary of the House of Delegates of the National Easter Seal Society, becoming the first woman to hold office in the national society.
Joan was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert C. Hutchins; and sister, Carolyn Sue Mynatt.
She is survived by her son, Byron Scott Hutchins; daughter, Julia Hutchins Spradling; grandsons, Michael Scott Hutchins and wife Trilla, and Christopher Todd Spradling; along with several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family held a graveside service Friday, May 22, 2026, at Grandview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mike Aiken officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Creative Ministries/Towers Crafts at First Baptist Church in Clinton.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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