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Patsy Hutchison Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Patsy Jean (Ga Ga) Hutchison, 60, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at her home. A native of Lynchburg, VA, she had resided in the Peninsula area since the early 60s. She was the former owner of Pathco Inc. Patsy is survived by many loved ones including her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Harry Cashdollar, of Newport News; stepson, Ivan R. Hutchison Sr. and his wife, Pattie, of Seaford; stepdaughter, Constance Verrland of New Jersey; one sister, Marie Argenbright, and one brother, Roy Griffin Sr., both of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Chad S. Cashdollar and Erin M. Cashdollar; four stepgrandchildren, Ivan R. Hutchison Jr., Samuel J. Hutchison, Robbie Verrland and Jeff Verrland; and longtime companion, James E. Kelly Sr. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Hutchison. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 3rd, in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4th, in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth R. Dudley officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 2, 2002.

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