Joan Daly HUTSON

HUTSON, Joan Daly

74, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly September 18, 2017. She was born March 9, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. She moved from the Northeast with her family to Tampa, FL in 1957 and graduated from Brewster High School in 1960. She settled in Brandon with her husband and children in the early 70s and immersed herself in the community, especially with her church and at the local elementary school's PTA, making many lifetime friends. After raising her children she began a career in the Hillsborough County Public Schools working many years at Brandon and Newsome High School. She was always on the "go". She loved traveling and spending time with her family and friends, playing bridge, cooking and baking, and was a cherished Nana. She was a long time member of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon where she treasured her time working with the Food Pantry. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 54 years, James Wayne Hutson, Brandon; son, Mark (Nancy) Temple Terrace; and daughter, Michelle Schofner (Ted) Tampa; five grand-sons, James "Dart" Hutson, Adam Hutson, Patrick Hutson, Robert Schofner, and Riley Schofner; and sister, Gloria Geasland, Waynesville, NC. A Funeral mass will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 1 pm at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Nativity Catholic Church Food Pantry. Memo should include "in memory of Joan Hutson." 705 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511.