Mary Joyce Hutchinson, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 after months of problems with spinal stenosis and related effects. Joyce, “Mimi,” was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Margaret and Louis Yeatman. She was known as a happy, talkative, cheerful and funny person with a sharp wit. She viewed life with an artist’s eye and enjoyed sharing those views on canvas. Although she enjoyed painting, her greatest passion in life was for her children and grandchildren who were the highlights of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Barry Hoyt Yeatman. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Gordon Hutchinson; sons, James Gordon Jr., Jonathan Blair and Jason Bond Hutchinson; daughter, Jennifer Noel Hutchinson Payne (twin of Jonathan); grandchildren, Matthew, Dakota, Dylan, Jordyn (Jonathan), Jessica, Olivia, Taylor (Jennifer), Anna, Lola (Jason); seven great grandchildren of Knoxville, Owensboro and Lexington, KY; and caregiver, Amanda Smith. A Memorial Service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at 3 pm on October 12 at Berry Highland West, 9913 Sherrill Blvd Knoxville 37932. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 prior to the service. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.BerryHighlandWest.com.
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