Battle Mortuary | Panama City, FL

Obituary For Mother Lillie C. Hutchinson

In the year of 1942, a beautiful daughter was born to the late Supt. Emeritus M.B. and Mother Ella Mae Carr. Lillie Mae Carr was a lifelong resident of Panama City, FL, and she was educated in the Bay County Schools. After graduating from Rosenwald High School in 1959, she received her vocational training at the Lady Ethel Beauty College and fulfilled her childhood dream of being a cosmetologist. She retired after 34 years in this career to care for her aging father.

Mother Hutchison gave her life to the Lord at age 14 and has lived faithful to Him. She candidly shared fond memories of being anointed by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, who was the founder of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. She vividly described being in the Prayer Room of Mason Temple and the oil running from her head down the front of her little dress as the Man of God anointed her for ministry. Mother Hutchison has been engaged in some facet of ministry for more than 60 years. She accompanied her father in revival for 27 of those years, she pastored the same congregation for 33 years, and she also engaged in nursing home ministry for 8 years.

Mother Hutchison has been an active member of the Church of God in Christ all of her life. She was licensed as an evangelist missionary years ago under the leadership of the late Mother Suzie Johnson, and she served as District Missionary of Panama District for many years. She was assigned as the Senior Pastor of Pentecostal Temple, COGIC by the late Bishop C. D. Kinsey. She served on the Executive Board of Central Florida’s First Jurisdiction Women’s Dept. under the leadership of the late Mother Elizabeth G. Crooms. Her final assignment was to serve in the office of Jurisdictional Supervisor for Central Florida First for 6 years. In January 2022, she was emeritized and saluted by her phenomenal jurisdiction and Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Gary L. Hall, Sr.Mother Hutchison was also greatly respected in her commun ity as a result of her community involvement. She met no strangers and was highly respected by civic groups, governmental officials, and business owners. She served on community service advisory boards, and she encouraged her parishioners to adopt various social service agencies in the community. She received the Eva P. Jordan Award for being one of Panama City’s U nsung Heroes, and she was selected as one of the honorees for the Black Girls Rock Movement which honored leading ladies in the Florida Panhandle. This Woman of God is endearingly referred to by the religious leaders in her area as “Mother Pastor” because of her humble demeanor and genuine love for the Lord’s people.

Mother Lillie C. Hutchison leaves to mourn a devoted daughter, Valerie Hutchison; an amazing bonus son and daughter Carlton Johnson, Alice Hutchison-Clark; a forever daughter-in-love Sharron Hutchison-Joseph; her grandchildren, Kimberly Menchion (Byron), Charles Clark, Jr. (Katina), Shan Hutchison, Carla Curry (Jamie), Carmen Hutchison; her great-grandchildren Deshon Clark, Jaquez Clark, Kellen Menchion, Christian Menchion, Xyla Curry, Nova Foreman; her siblings John Carr (Janie), Mary Ellington, Katherine Patterson, Bertha James (David); a host of precious nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves to mourn a special niece Erica Gissendanner; a special nephew Johnnie Ellington, Jr.; her Godchildren Cassondra Gordon (Bobby), Felita Woodfaulk, Ernest Griffin, Jr., Lora Howard, and Anne Robinson.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, March 26th at 1:00p.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Delwynn G. Williams is pastor and The Right Reverend Gary L. Hall, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Battle Mortuary of Panama City.

Guest Book

We love you and we thank God for your mom/Mother Pastor, affectionately and respectfully as Lillie Mae by our mom, Laura, grandmother, the late Lady Ethel Spires, and her favorite teacher & our Aunt Janie Reddick Harris. May the Holy Spirit fall fresh on the anointed homecoming service for this powerfully sweet Woman of God with her Godly smile. May God continue to smile on you and your family as she smiled amongst God's people. In memory of the late Lady Ethel & late Janie Reddick, our mom, Laura Johnson, and on behalf of Lady (Lady Ethel's Beauty Supplies, Tony and our entire family, we are here for you and your family during this time of bereavement with the joy of our salvation in Jesus' name, Amen & Ashe' Melody, Dallas, Texas

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To the family of Mother Hutchinson I send my deepest condolences I will continue to pray for your family and know that she was very loved and special person to so many people with love and sympathy Cynthia Sexil -Wood Tampa Florida

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With deepest sympathy Sis. Valerie. Mother/Pastor Hutchinson was truly God sent, a lovable Saint, leader, friend and Woman of God, who will truly be missed. Be strong dear and of good courage. We're praying 🙏for you and the family. Elder Nathan & Lady Catherine Wright ❤Tallahassee.

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Sis Valerie, you and your family 👪 have our sincere condolences and prayers 🙏, Mother is resting from her labor job well done. She indeed was the epitome of our Heavenly Father, be assured we the Saints what blessed and graced to be in her present She touched everyone's life that cross her path. Love ❤️,and Prayers. Mot.Gladys Moore & family!

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To the family of Mother Lillie Mae Hutchison, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". St. Mat.5:4. We the members of HMME Cornerstone GOGIC extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mother Hutchison. A faithful solider and Woman of God. We will miss her dearly. Your are in our prayers. Pastor Tony L Hardy, Williston District

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She was a Great Woman Of God, Alway In Good Spirit. MOTHER HUTCHINSON WILL BE HIGHLY MISS. WELCOME MY FAITHFUL SERVANT. MAY GOD BE THE GLORY .

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Valerie, Mother meant so much to us; we shared the love and conversations of encouragement that she poured into our lives over the years. We loved her and she always let us know she loved us. We will miss her so much. Elder & Missionary Walker

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Valerie, Please know that deepest sympathy, Love and prayers go out to you and your family. Pastor Hutchison was a Blessing to me and many others. She will be missed.

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Valerie, Please know that sincere Sympathy, Love & Prayers are going out to you and your family. Pastor Hutchison was a Blessing to so many of us and will truly be missed. Ella Mincey

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Valerie and all the Hutchinson family our heartfelt condolences. Your mother touched so many lives. She was a great inspiration to me growing up in Panama City. My fond memories of Mother Pastor Hutchinson will be forever in my heart. Prayers for your strength. JoAnn Dixon Bradford

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Valeria, Your mother blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. We are praying that you'll find comfort in your memories of her and in the knowledge that others are missing her, too. Myron & Verma

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Valerie, I'm sure you are rejoicing knowing your mother is WITH the Almighty.

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My deepest condolences to the Hutchinson family during this time. I pray the Lord will comfort you and keep you close to his everlasting holy spirit. Fond memories of Pastor Hutchinson will stay with me forever. God bless the Hutchinson family. With my deepest heartfelt condolences, Bro. Marvis Wynn "Cowboy"

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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