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Obituary For Dr. Patricia Bond Hutto

Dr. Patricia Claudette Bond Hutto was born in Jackson, Tennessee, as the only child of the late Claude and Mildred Bond. She resided in Atlanta, Georgia, and her life was defined through her sincere and constant devotion as a daughter, mother, grandmother, teacher, and servant of God.

Patricia loved abundantly and was committed to her family. Her unshakable faith, integrity, and moral compass were rooted in the living example displayed by her parents. Throughout their lives she was a devoted steward to their care and well-being, and after their passing remained committed to the preservation and perpetuation of their loving legacy. Patricia’s relationship with her son Claude was a great source of joy, fulfillment, and support. Their unique bond transcended the confines of the traditional parental relationship and allowed them to also become true confidants and friends. Their lives intersected daily and they shared the values of family, love, and togetherness. Patricia also loved and adored her grandson Claude and cherished their time together.

The most important aspect of Patricia’s life was her belief in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was a servant leader who was committed to evangelism and leading others to know the Lord. She possessed a sweet generous spirit and was compassionate and supportive of others. She was genuine and highly relatable, and displayed a quiet dignity and grace that were accentuated by humility and gratitude. She was faithful and loyal to all the things that truly mattered in life.

Patricia’s interests included literature, teaching, travel, gardening, and the arts. Her love for literature fueled her enthusiasm for teaching, and her love of travel help to expand her love and understanding of people and broaden her world perspective. Her favorite destinations included Canada, Europe, Mexico, Egypt, Israel, and the islands of the Caribbean. From these “hands-on” experiences of meeting and living with people of other nationalities, she gained an even greater appreciation of the richness of cultural diversity. Service was an important aspect of Patricia’s life and gave extensively of herself. She was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, where she served as a Communion Stewardess, and had been a member of the Disciple Bible Classes and the Evangelism Outreach Groups. She was also a member of the Mo-So-Lit Circle and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. Both of Patricia’s parents were educators, and it was from her parents that she inherited a love for teaching and learning, and gained insight into the necessity of attaining a good education and its impact on personal and community uplift. Patricia pursued her education in several richly diverse and highly competitive environments. She graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, and then matriculated at Howard University in Washington, D. C., where she received her B.A .and M.A. degrees in English. Additionally, she completed her Ph.D. in American Studies from Emory University in Atlanta. Her dissertation was entitled The Black Heroine in Selected American Novels and reflected her in-depth knowledge of literature and urban history. As a teacher, Patricia personified professionalism and was fiercely committed to her students. Her love of literature was endless and contagious, and inspired her students to find their own literary voices. Although Patricia’s primary training was in literature, she received multiple research fellowships that spoke to her interest and abilities in other academic areas. These awards included the WSB/NBC media internship; A National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship; A United Negro College Fund Doctoral Fellowship; a Clark College Doctoral Award; An Emory University Doctoral Fellowship; and a National Endowment the Humanities Doctoral Research Grant. She held membership in several learned societies, including Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society, and Phi Delta Kappa.

Patricia always had a keen interest in establishing a link between the academic world and the broader community. Consequently, over the years she was involved in numerous university extracurricular projects. One aspect of the work which she found engaging was designing and coordinating The Clark College/ Clark Atlanta University Writers Workshop Conference. The Workshop has as its objective exposing students in the Atlanta University Center and persons from the broader community to nationally acclaimed writers and critics, such as Gwendolyn Brooks, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Nathan McCall.

Patricia is survived by her loving son Claude Piercefield Hutto, grandson Claude Piercefield Hutto II, and a host of other relatives and friends. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home. 404-373-3191 227 East Lake Dr. SE, Atlanta GA 30317. www.grissom-clarkfh.com

Guest Book

I am very sad to read about the passing of my favorite Profesor at Clark-Atlanta University Dr. Patricia Bond Hutto. I attended her English literature class in 1975 where was an intelligent. passionate, knowledgeable and articulate Black woman who I adored. She motivated me to be the man I am today and I have a letter of recommendation that she bestowed on me in in 1975 being able to be accepted attend and graduate from Rutgers University where I obtained my masters degree in Social Work (MSW). I am still working for the City of Philadelphia for over 25 years and I can attribute much of my strength, persistence and fortitude to succeed to her! God Bless you Dr. Hutto and rest in peace!

- na

You have my condolences. May "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials", be with you during your time of grief and afterward. (2 Cor.1:3, 4) He is the Most High God over all the earth. (Psalm 83:18) Throw your anxieties on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) And take heart! Acts 24:15 says “there is going to be a resurrection”. We will be able to see our loved ones again. I hope this brings you peace.

- P. Henderson

My condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. When our loved ones die, the pain of grief may seem unbearable. Our loving God Jehovah is aware of this and comforts us by means of his word the Bible. 1 Peter 5:7 says: While you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Also Psalm 34:18: Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.

- R. Sweatman

I would like to offer my condolences to the Bond Hutto families and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of distress.(Psalms 46:1)

- P. Watts

I loved this woman. She called my mother on me as a freshman. I will never forget that. I was skipping class and not completing any of my work. My mom called me crying and from that day forward I did as Ms. Hutto asked, She was a beautiful soul! She truly cared about us. She was one of my favorites. She gave me a gift when I graduated. She told me on that day how grateful she was because me graduating confirmed that she did not waste her time growing to care for me.. RIP Ms. Hutto..

- Bill Diggs

Deeply sad for your loss. Pat was my high school pal and prom date. Happy memories. RIP Pat.

- Robert Clift

Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into their lives. My dearest Claude, my sincerest condolences are with you at this most very difficult time. Sending my love and prayers across the miles.

- Georgina Robinson

I will forever carry you in my spirit! Thank you for touching my spirit deep. You will be missed my friend. Rest well daughter of the dust! Nana Peazant would have adored your light! Much Love, Carol

- Carol Tucker-Burden

I met Patricia my first year at Howard as a 10th grader. She was kind, beautiful and a role model for her classmates. Her warm smile could make your darkest day shine. She will be missed, may she rest in peace.

- Billy Springer

Since Dr. Bond-Hutto retired from our Department of English at Clark Atlanta University, we have always missed her presence and her dignified gracefulness. We received the news of her home going with sadness, but prayed for the peace of her soul in eternity. As a colleague whose office was close to hers, I knew Dr. Bond-Hutto very well and appreciated her dedication to her students. Some of us borrowed from her playbook in relating to our students. May her soul enjoy a restful immortality, and for those she has touched, especially her students, to carry on her teachings and her vision.

- Dr. Viktor Osinubi

Dear Bond & Hutto Families: I am deeply sorry to hear of the death of your beloved Patricia. In the Bible at John 11:11 Jesus said Lazarus was sleeping in death. So those who have died are asleep in the grave. John 5:28-29 and Psalms 37:9-11 gives us hope of being reunited with our loved ones following a resurrection on a paradise earth. More comfort please see www.jw.org. With Sympathy, J. T. Jones

- J. Jones