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Frances Hutchins Obituary
Frances Ann Cordell Hutchins, 89, of West Melbourne passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, after a long illness.
She is survived by her son, Gary, and two grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Hutchins of Marina Del Rey, CA, and Steven Cordell Hutchins, of Monterey, CA.
Frances was born July 15, 1921 in Asheville, NC, to Clem Cordell and Martha Jones Cordell. She and her son moved to Melbourne, FL, in 1956 and she went to work for Pan Am at PAFB, supporting the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs. Later Fran worked for, and retired from, Documation.
A strong and independent woman, she was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother until the end of her life.
Services will be private.
Brownlie - Maxwell Funeral Home is serving the family. 321-723-2345
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Memories and Condolences
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Laura Fausone
June 1, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Frances at Melbourne Terrace. We always were smiling at each other and I was always happy to see her. I shall miss her sweet nature.
June 1, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Frances as one of her nurses at Melbourne Terrace. Even after she moved to another hall, we always smiled and were both happy to see each other. A sweet, gentle lady. I shall miss her.
Laura Fausone (Indialantic)
Angie Taylor
May 30, 2011
What a sweet and gentle soul... a pure blessing to all that came in contact with her. I'm glad I was able to know Frances for a short time.
Joyce Hamilton
May 29, 2011
Sorry you left us, but happy you're free at last to check on Missy, Steve & Pam
Laurie Wells
May 27, 2011
We will miss her smiling face and sweet spirit!
Laurie
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