Sandra Ann (Suttles) Hutchison, 84, of Brookport, IL, passed away at 10:30am on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Pell Cemetery in Brookport, IL with Rev. David Siere officiating.
Sandra was married to her high school sweetheart Odie, on August 28, 1959. They shared over 67 years together.
Sandra was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Brookport.
She was a homemaker first and foremost, but her work and dedication extended far beyond the home. She was a farmer, gardener, and always willing to lend a helping hand with whatever project or task the family needed. She also managed Coppersmith’s Laundromat in Brookport for a time, worked at the dime store at Cardinal Point in Paducah, cooked at Brookport School, and served as an election judge for many years. She wore many hats throughout her life and approached each responsibility with the same hard work and dedication she gave to her family.
Sandra and Odie could be found at the Silver Saddle every weekend where they burned up the dance floor with many of their friends.
Besides being a devoted wife, mom, Mamaw, and sister, she had many hobbies and talents. But perhaps her most important role was that of matriarch of the family, a role she embraced wholeheartedly, always leading with love, kindness, and grace. She was a fantastic artist, and many of her beautiful creations hang on our walls and sit on our shelves. We are also fortunate to stay warm beneath one of the many beautiful, handmade, hand-stitched quilts she lovingly made.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Odie L. Hutchison; son, Odie W (Emma) Hutchison; granddaughter, Ashley (John) Suggs; grandson, Hunter (Courtney) Ryan; twelve great grandchildren; two son-in-laws, James Ryan and Stephen Rice; and one sister-in-law, Sandy Suttles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.W. and Eudella (Caldwell) Suttles; two daughters, Tina Hutchison Rice and Deanna Hutchison Ryan; and three brothers, Howard (Verlee) Suttles, Robert Suttles, and Wayne Suttles.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hutchison’s honor may be made to: St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com.
Lindsey Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hutchison family.
