ee Selma Ruth Washington Hutchinson September 29, 1928 ~ August 31, 2016 ~ Selma Ruth Washington Hutchinson was born September 29, 1928, in Marshall, Texas. She was one of twelve children born to Albert and Donia Washington. Her siblings were Elvia, Juanita, Tessie, Gustavia, Booker, Arnold, Albert, Joy, Charles | (Charlie), Rubye and Hadiya. ceepramiemaat cai She moved to Utah to | teach school and there she met and married Sergeant B. Hutchinson. They made a home in Ogden, Utah, and were blessed with five chil- dren: Dorothy Ruth, Darrell Joseph (deceased), Cheryl Joann, Deron Barry and Cassandra Lynn (Sandy). Selma accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully at her beloved church New Zion Baptist for over 50 years. Over the years — ' : a — | she served as the Sunday School Superintendent, a deaconess and. a member of the church Mission. She graduated from Pemberton High school and received | | her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop College in Marshall. She achieved her teaching certificate and was a beloved school teacher for over 30 years. She was also an active member, and for a time, president of the Womens Historical Society. She loved her family and was always there to lend a help- ing hand to anyone in need. Throughout her life she maintained a strong faith in God. She departed this life on August ) ) | 31, 2016. Selma leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter Dorothy Callis, son-in-law Frederick, daughter Cheryl, son Deron and daughter Cassandra; her erandchildren (her cherished grandson Chrystopher preceded her in death), Derrick, Kandyce, Neisha; and her great-grandchildren Felicia, Renae and Austin; Funeral tember 10, Avenue. A Vanessa and a host of other relatives and friends. services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sep2016, at the New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 to | 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Ogden City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: — www.myers-mortuary.com EEE vas —