Leta Evelyn Hutchins

Leta went home to glory on July 12, 2019 at 5:00 am. Our loss is Heaven’s gain, and she just began her new life with no more pain.  But through it all, her faith never wavered; her love for family and friends was unconditional.  A mighty saint just entered Heaven’s gates.

Leta was born in Sullivan County, TN but lived her adult life in Gray, TN. She was a faithful member of Orebank Chapel Central Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Perry Lee Hutchins; parents, Preacher Emory Potter and Margaret “Nanny” Potter; son, Preacher David Hutchins; 2 sisters, Edith Lee Potter and Dana “Jo” Thornburg and husband, Preacher Lelbert Thornburg.

Surviving are her sister, Rosa Barton; daughter, Karen Potter Moore and husband, Harry; sons, Danny Hutchins and wife, Lisabeth, and James Hutchins and wife, Karen; daughter-in-law, Ellen Hutchins; grandchildren, Santana and Andrew Hutchins; and Justin Morre and wife, Trish; great-grandchildren, Hunter Moore, Alley and Aaron Frazier and Rachel Calloway; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and one special nephew, Terry Thornburg who was faithful to her.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Orebank Central Baptist Church on Sunday, July 14, 2019. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Preacher Tim Risner and Preacher Wayne Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Snyders Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Orebank Chapel, 5776 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664.