Jacqueline Bernice Lucas Hutchinson, 86, of Long Beach died Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Roy Hutchinson, and their eldest son, Eric William Hutchinson, both of Long Beach.
She is survived by sons, Arthur Earl Hutchinson (Sandra) of Prairieville, LA, John Lucas Hutchinson (Nancy) of Pensacola, FL, the Rev. Michael Edmond Hutchinson (Lynn), on an overseas assignment, and Paul Bryant Hutchinson (Marilyn) of Nolensville, TN; and a brother, John Thomas Lucas Jr. (Becky) of Kenner, LA, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was born in New Orleans, LA on Oct. 10, 1928, to Bernice Elizabeth Alexander Lucas and John Thomas Lucas Sr. She graduated from Sophie Wright High School in 1945 and worked as a telephone operator at the downtown New Orleans Southern Bell Walnut exchange before her marriage on Aug. 13, 1949.
As an Air Force wife, she lived with her husband in Puerto Rico and Newfoundland, before moving to Foley, AL in 1955. While there she joined First Baptist Church and began a life of service to her Lord and her church.
One of her proudest accomplishments was working with other mothers raising funds for construction of a hospital in Foley which is now South Baldwin Medical Center.
In 1969 her family moved to Long Beach just months before Hurricane Camille destroyed their home.
She became an active tennis player for many years and enjoyed teaching aerobics exercise classes.
She was involved in many activities of First Baptist Church of Long Beach and faithfully taught a couples Sunday School class until 2014. She touched many lives with her enthusiasm and commitment to the Lord’s service.
The family wishes to thank the members of her Sunday School class who both cared for and prayed for her during these last months.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport at 11:00 a.m. where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Long Beach City Cemetery.
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