1920 - 2009
On June 1, 2009, Mary Hutchison George joined her heavenly father after an extended illness. Daughter of Walter and Blanch Hutchison, Mary was born on April 25, 1920 in Obion County Tennessee. After graduating from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee, Mary served an internship in dietetics at Walter Reed Hospital and later worked as a dietitian at the Veterans Administration Hospital and St. Marys Hospital. She also worked as a partner with her husband Claude at the Cloverleaf Exxon. Mary was a member of Highlawn United Methodist Church.
After retirement, Mary enjoyed travel abroad and in the US, wintering in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Blanch Hutchinson and a brother Frank Hutchison. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Claude George, one son Walter George (Karen) and one daughter, Linda George. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Sam George, Shelley George Shedd (Mike) and Meredith George as well as three great-grandchildren, Jackson Shedd, Thomas Luke Shedd and Layla Jablonski . A loving wife, and mother, Mary will be missed greatly by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on June 5, 2009 at the Community of Grace/Highlawn United Methodist Church, 28th Street and 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Hospice of Huntington. Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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