Frances Landry Hutto, 84, of Athens passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on December 13, 2020. Born July 6, 1936, in her family's home in Waltham, Massachusetts, she was one of four daughters of the late Horace Isaac Landry and Gertrude MacDonald Landry. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Herbert Talmadge Hutto, Sr., of Fitzgerald, Georgia. They first met while he was at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts and she was a performer in a USO show. They were married when Herb returned from serving in Korea in 1955. When Herb said he wanted to go to law school, Fran thought great, Harvard is close. But the Georgia boy had his heart set on attending The University of Georgia Law School. And as Fran would say, "That's how this Yankee became a Southern Belle." They called Athens home ever since.

Fran worked as an administrative assistant at General Time and at the law firm of Stephens, Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin. Fran worked as a certified professional tax preparer at H&R Block Alps Road location for 37 years. Fran was a long-time member of St. James United Methodist Church where she loved singing in the choir. She was an active member of the Athens Cancer Auxiliary, The Glenwood Garden Club, Roadrunners, ACT Board Member, and an avid UGA tennis fan.

Her home was the family gathering place. Nothing delighted Fran (Nammie) more than to have it filled with her four boys, their families, and friends. Everyone was welcome and the more the merrier were her guiding principles.

Fran had a strong faith and trust in the Lord. She had full confidence that she would finally be reunited with her dear Herb in heaven.

She was also preceded in death by her in-laws Essie Mae McLeod and Jim McLeod, brother in-law Charlie Rowe, sister-in-law Ellie Long, niece June Porter and nephew Rick Potas.

The loving and close-knit family she leaves behind include her sisters Muriel Rowe, Ruth Potas, and Betty Jean Landry, her sons Bryan (Quincy), Tal (Julianne), Kevin (Missy), Ken (Angela). Seven grandchildren, Bryan, Joseph, Landry (Luke) Myers, Wes, Kyle, Sarah, and Ansley, and two adored and much-loved grand dogs, Zeke and Ike.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cathy for her gentle care, love and friendship that were a blessing to Fran over the last year.

Family and friends will gather for a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Park at 3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA, at 2pm on Friday, December 18, 2020.

We respectfully ask all who come to wear a face covering and observe social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James United Methodist Church Music Program, 111 West Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Dec. 16, 2020.

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Jean Roche

December 10, 2022

Fran and her family were a huge part of my entire life. We attended junior high, where we met, went on to high school and continued our friendship until her death. While Fran lived in Georgia she made every attempt to never forget her hometown and visited many summers with her four sons, who became friends with my children. I and my husband visited Fran and Herb and I visited often after our husbands had passed. I think of
Fran and her family often and am grateful she was such a large part of my life. Jeanie

Carol Staton

December 10, 2022

Fran was active in so many ways at St James. She also helped in the church office. Being on staff I got to see how dedicated she was. If you needed something or had a question she would do all she could to help you! She had many special qualities but her gift of fun and laughter lifted our spirits and brought joy to our hearts. She was a wonderful woman filled with God's love and especially and dearly loved her family!

Patti Chilivis

January 4, 2021

Fran was a very special friend to me. I’ve loved her for many many years. She will be missed by all. My heart is saddened. Much love to all her precious family. Patti

Bernstein Funeral Home

December 24, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

December 19, 2020

To the Hutto family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We use to work at Block together she was a very smart and wise person. My prayers are with you. May God give you all peace and comfort during these times.

Melissa

Jean

December 19, 2020

Fran and I have been best friends since ninth grade. Although we were many miles apart we always kept in touch and were able to visit each other over the years. Her passing touched me deeply but I have many happy memories of times we shared. Loveingly remembered. Jeanie

December 19, 2020

Bryan and Quincy,
Karen and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David and Karen Castellon

Brenda Arrington Poss

December 18, 2020

Hoping you will have comforting, sweet memories of your mother as you go through this holiday season.