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Conway...Sadie Rae Huggins Hutchinson, age 83, of Conway, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Conway Medical Center. Mrs. Hutchinson was born in the Wannamaker Section of Horry County, also known as Floyds Township on October, 5, 1930. She was the only daughter of the late Lacy Carl and Martha Lorraine Anderson Huggins. She was predeceased in death by her beloved paternal grandparents, Jasper Lide and Aurilla Grantham Huggins, and her maternal grandparents John David and Elizabeth Waller Anderson, and two infant sisters. She was also predeceased in death by her stepfather, Dr. Marion Lee Brockington of Florence, SC having made her home there for several years where she was the youngest charter member of the original charter members of Calvery Baptist Church, Florence, SC. She was a graduate of Fassifern School for girls, a private school in Hendersonville, NC and Coker College, Hartsville, SC. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Conway, the John McCutcheon Sunday School Class of which she was a Past President in 1997-1999 and wrote the devotions that she gave in class for many years. Also an active member and Past President of The United Methodist Women in 1973-1974, at which time the organization changed its name from Women's Society of Christian Service to the present name of United Methodist Women and the circles were given names of several dedicated and loyal ladies of the church. Mrs. Hutchinson was a member of the Spivey/Ward Circle of that organization for many years and a former Circle Leader for many years at which time she hosted her circle Christmas luncheons for many years in her home and likewise, hosted a Christmas drop In for family and friends. She taught Sunday School in the Children's Division of her church for twenty years and worked in Vacation Bible School for many years. Also, she was a former member of the Ivy Garden Club. Mrs. Hutchinson thrived in the growth and development of children. She loved all people especially children. She gave of herself to family, friends and many others who never knew the levels of her graciousness. She was quite active for several years with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as one of the Den Mothers for a Scout Troop that was sponsored by her church. Upon the organization of the Conway Hospital Auxiliary, she worked as a volunteer for several years. Mrs. Hutchinson was well known throughout the community for her ability to inspire, encourage, and always brighten one's day with her notes, messages, calls, and letters. She enjoyed surprising her family and friends with tokens of her affection and appreciation. She loved everyone and everyone that knew her loved her generous and loving spirit. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and a caring person who enjoyed making and giving many lasting items to friends and family. She cherished the warmth and closeness of her family and the blessings she found in true friendship. Sadie Rae's friends and neighbors were familiar with her generosity to others and she will be missed in all circles of her life as she served others and God. Mrs. Hutchinson spent three years in the late seventies writing a small book compiled of her ancestral history including many stories, memories, events and important dates after which when it was completed, she gave a copy to each of her living relatives at the time but it was written most especially for her son in order that he would have a record of his family history. Her strong faith in God sustained her throughout her life. Her life was her faith and her faith was her strength that led to her ultimate victory, the arms of Jesus Christ. She was a homemaker and she operated several family farms for many years, retiring only after failing health made it necessary. However, she never gave up her love for horses and farm life instilled in her through her beloved father and grandfather, and continued through her beloved stepfather. While attending private school in western North Carolina, she was given the privilege of riding her horse on two occasions in the Tryon County Fair of which each time she was awarded a Blue ribbon for the attractiveness of her Habit and for her outstanding sportsmanship. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Carlon Genair Hutchinson, one son, Al L. Hutchinson and wife Rita of Pawleys Island, SC; two granddaughters, Tara (Steve) Clemmons and Tawnya (Duncan)Sherer of Socastee, SC; and three great grandchildren, Harrison, Carter and Taylor. She was also survived by a brother-in-law, Roger L. Hutchinson (Von) of Newport Richey, FL; five sister-in-laws, Corinne H. Stubbs of Fayetteville, NC, Izora H. Marlowe of Wilmington, NC, Elowise H. Anderson and husband Jenks of Matthews, NC, Rebecca H. Taylor of Perrysburg, OH, and Miriam H. Hovis and husband John of Clover, SC; and a special sister-in-law, Dorothy B. Hutchinson of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces , nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by a very special Aunt Alleen A. Butler of Longs, SC whom she cared for 6 and a half years at a nursing home near her residence; and another aunt who was her Mother's twin, Mary Louise Anderson who died as an infant and a loving cousin who was as a brother, Lacy (Carl) Huggins of Dillon, SC who was her father's namesake. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kyle Randle officiating. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1001 5th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Sadie Hutchinson

October 5, 1930 - October 28, 2013