Joann Hutchinson

JoAnn Riordan Hutchinson of Houston, TX passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Born in St. Joseph, MO on February 10, 1932, to Michael Joseph Riordan and Irene Rose Dubowsky, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Charles Kenneth Hutchinson, in 1999, and by her daughter Karen Ann Hutchinson Becker in June, 2014.

JoAnn was a faithful and loving wife, a devoted mother to her 5 children, a loving grandmother to 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a friend to many. She and her husband Charles founded a strong family as part of the “Greatest Generation” and together they achieved their “American Dream” through hard work and dedication. She was raised in a good Catholic home and as such she was known to be kind and generous; giving to the poor, feeding the hungry, nurturing those in need, and supporting people in difficult circumstances. She enjoyed backyard swimming parties hosted at her house, which were known to break out almost any weekend. She was very generous to her children and grandchildren; enriching their lives through education, life lessons, and various types of support. She was a frequent traveler to many countries and she enjoyed seeing the world, learning about different cultures, and meeting people from lands far away. She kept a well-organized, clean house and was a tremendous cook and gracious hostess. She was the disciplinarian of the family and she taught strong values, respect for others, good hygiene, morals, and good manners.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Kay Hutchinson Reiner of San Diego, CA, William Michael Hutchinson and daughter in-law Gloria of Houston, TX, Charles Kenneth Hutchinson Jr. and daughter in-law Linda of Austin, TX, and Steven Kent Hutchinson and daughter in-law Claire of Huntington Beach, CA. Grandchildren include Chad Hutchinson, Matthew Hutchinson, Nicole Bean, Laura Hutchinson, Brian Hutchinson, Jennifer Becker, Christine Hutchinson, Cullen Hutchinson, and Scott Hutchinson. Great grandchildren include Mason Hutchinson, Scarlett Hutchinson, and Abby Hutchinson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 9 am on Friday, August 8th, Brookside Funeral Home Champions, 3410 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX.