Thursday, April 5, 2018 7:39 am

Betty Ware Hutchins, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.

She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Martin Ware and the late Gertrude Christie Ware. She was a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church. Betty was preceded in death by four brothers; Clem, Martin Jr., Norel and Jack Ware, one sister Elaine Owenby and an infant daughter.

She is survived by her husband: Everett Hutchins of Rutherfordton. One Daughter: Tonya Clark and husband Alan of Asheville. Three Sons: Joe Hutchins and wife Kathy of Rutherfordton. Ralph Hutchins of Spartanburg, SC. Boyd Hutchins and wife Amy of Rutherfordton. One Brother: Oren Ware and wife Tiny of Murrells Inlet, SC. Nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at Brittain Presbyterian Church. Rev Ted Grant and Rev George Hutchins officiated. Interment held at Brittain Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements.