Mrs. Audrey O'Ferrell Apple Hutchison, 86 years old, of Greensboro NC, was received into her heavenly home on January 12, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1936, in Guilford County, to the late James L. O'Ferrell and Gertrude Carter O'Ferrell.
Audrey graduated from Bessemer Sr. High School and married James W. Apple. Together, they raised their four children in a loving Christian home.
Audrey served as organist and music director at Bessemer Baptist Church and New Bessemer Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She also served as WMU Director and in other positions of service to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
After her children were grown, she worked for Shelby Mutual Insurance, until retirement.
Following Jim's death in 1995, she married Wilmer Hutchison. Together, they enjoyed the remainder of their lives serving the Lord at both New Bessemer Baptist Church and Friendly Avenue Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents and her husband Jim Apple, she was preceded in death by her brother Clyde D. O'Ferrell and sisters Betty LaRue Bowman and Iris Ruth O'Ferrell and her second husband Wilmer Hutchison.
She leaves to carry on her earthly mission, her children, Rev. Dr. David Apple (Karen) of
Jasper, GA, Greg Apple (Sharen), Jenny Berry (Joel Moody) and Andy Apple (Candy), all of Greensboro, NC. Her stepchildren Terry Hutchison (Jan) and Wilma Roark (Jim). Her grandchildren and great grandchildren are: Dr. Ben Apple (Kari) of Denver CO and their children Madison, Wilson and Miles. Christine Apple (her fiancé Andrew Schmidt) of
Louisville, KY. Rev. Joshua Apple (Karen), of Greensboro, NC, and their children Allison and Micah. Sara Musick (Charles) of Summerfield, NC, and their children Lawson, Maggie and Spencer. Ashley Newsome of Trinity, NC and her child Harper. Daniel Berry (Amanda) of
Raleigh, NC, and their children Lily, Riley Anne and Cole. Brooke Taylor (Kyle) of Greensboro, NC, and their children Nolan and Cora Faye (due in May 2023). Blake Crawford (Christian) of Greensboro, NC. 4 step grandchildren, 7 step great grandchildren and 2 step great-great-grandchildren. She also has many cousins and nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the loving staff at Spring Arbor of Greensboro, in the Memory Care Cottage living facility, for their care. Also, great thanks is given to the staff at AuthoraCare Collective, for her Hospice care.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel.
An 11:00 a.m. celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel. Her Son David Apple and grandson Joshua Apple will officiate at her service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to your choice of Southern Baptist Cooperative Program Missions offerings, care of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W.Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27405, AuthoraCare of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27405 or Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250,
Charlotte, NC, 28209.