P. Renae Hutton

P. Renae Hutton was born on August 25, 1956, in Trenton, New Jersey. She was the third of seven children

born to Eugene and Ethel Thomas. Renae was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, where she grew up surrounded

by family and community.

Renae graduated from Service High School in Anchorage and was known for her many talents. She once won first

place in a cooking contest that was featured in an Anchorage newspaper. Renae was also a gifted seamstress and

had a natural eye for home interior decorating.

Renae was a dedicated and faithful employee of Safeway, where she worked for 30 years. During her time there, she built many

lasting relationships with customers who admired and appreciated her kindness and service. Many thought so highly of Renae

that they often brought her thoughtful gifts, including fresh fish and other tokens of appreciation. Renae truly loved serving

people and did so with a generous and caring heart.

Renae's love for God and dedication to ministry were evident throughout her life. She was a dynamic choir director at Greater

Friendship Baptist Church for more than 20 years, faithfully leading the Gospel Choir with passion and dedication.

For a short time, she also directed the St. Patrick's Gospel Choir. In addition, Renae shared her love of music and

ministry by directing the choir at the Residential Reentry Center, commonly known as the halfway house. Her faithfulness

in doing the work of God was unquestionable, and she remained obedient in carrying out the gospel through her service

and leadership.

Renae later became an active and devoted member of the Israel of God Church, where she led weekly Bible studies. She

was greatly loved and respected by those who studied and worshiped with her.

Although Renae had no children of her own, she lovingly cared for several children throughout her life.

On February 27, 2026, Renae departed from this earth into eternity.

Renae is survived by her sisters, Deverette and Tracie; her brother, Matthew; her in-laws, Phyllis and George; her nieces, Jerica,

Tyisha, Ariana, Mariah, Kayla, and Helena; her nephews, Derek and Elijah; and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews.

Renae had a special and unique way of touching people's lives with her loving spirit and energetic personality. Her faithfulness in

leading the choir and teaching the bible, will always be remembered by all who knew and loved her

Final Tribute

Renae's life was a beautiful example of faith, service, and love. Through her music, her kindness, and her unwavering devotion to God,

she touched countless lives. Though, she is no longer with us in body, her spirit, her faith, and the many memories she created will live

on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Her favorite scripture reminds us of the hope she held in her heart:

"And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be

his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be

no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

- Revelation 21:3–4

Private Family Celebration of Her Life.