Patsy "Pat" Ann (Hanson) Hutson

June 7, 1947 - March 1, 2020

Patsy “Pat” Ann (Hanson) Hutson was born on June 7, 1947, in Salem, Missouri to Thomas and Gurtha (Holmes) Hanson and moved to her new home in heaven on March 1, 2020 at the age of seventy-two years. Pat grew up in the Boss area and as a young girl, she spent many days working on the family farm shucking hay. She was united in marriage to Winferd Lee Hutson on September 4, 1963 in Ellington, Missouri and together shared fifty-six years of memories and were blessed with three children: Karen, Scott, and Phyllis. Pat was a hard worker, who while working full time and attending college thru the mail, raised and cared for her family. She obtained a major in history, minor in English, and proudly taught at Lesterville and Salem School for eighteen years. Pat poured her heart and soul into teaching, she loved and cared for each of her students and taught each child in a unique way to help them succeed. Pat enjoyed teaching children deeply, she also taught a Sunday School Class, helped with Vacation Bible School, and assisted with Children’s Church. Pat was a woman of faith and truth, a true Prayer Warrior, and a dedicated member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved her Lord, her family and especially all the children she encountered. In her spare time, Pat could be found watching her birds, reading a book, listening to music, or trying to learn how to play the piano. She loved to work with her hands crocheting, embroidering, and quilting. Each of her grandchildren had a special quilt made just for them. Pat’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She treasured the time spent with her foster children and continued to provide for them in many ways. Pat is survived by her loving husband Winferd Hutson of the home; one daughter: Karen Rippinger and husband Philip of Houston, MO; one son: Scott Hutson and wife Sherri of Springfield, MO; one sister: Donna Swiney of Bunker, MO; fourteen grandchildren: John, Nicholas, Valerie, Kayla, Austin, Brendan, Bobbie Joe, Devin, Aaron, Raylynne, Michelle, Laura, Christopher, and Caleb; fourteen great-grandchildren: Trenton, Madilyn, Aiden, James, Richard, Thomas, Lacey, Laney, Gage, Josh, Jaden, Jeremy, Justin, and Ariana; two nieces; special friends: Jerome and Dawn Nonn; her Oak Grove Family; extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents: Thomas and Gurtha Hanson; infant daughter: Phyllis Ann Hutson; and her brother: Gregory Hanson and wife Debbie. Pat was a precious lady with a beautiful smile inside and out, she truly was a blessing to everyone and will be deeply missed. Funeral Service for Patsy “Pat” Ann (Hanson) Hutson was held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor John Smith and Pastor Rocky Lindley officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”, “Go Rest High on that Mountain”, “Well Done” and “I’ll Meet You in the Morning”. Serving as Pallbearers were John Knetzer, Nicholas Rippinger, Christopher Rippinger, Caleb Rippinger, Austin Rippinger, Philip Rippinger, Devin Hutson, and Aaron Hutson. Honorary Pallbearers were Jerome Nonn, Eugene Anderson, Bill Decker, and Gary Whitaker. Burial was in the Boss Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.