Joan Elizabeth Hutchins age 98 of Clinton passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Andersonville, Tennessee. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Boss N. and Marie Copeland Beeler. Joan was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and later went to work in Oak Ridge for The Atomic Energy Commission. She was an active volunteer for the Easter Seal Society for many years. During that time, she was president of the East Tennessee Volunteer Chapter of the National Easter Seal Society. She was elected secretary of the House of Delegates of the National Easter Seal Society being the first woman to hold an office in the national society. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert C. Hutchins, parents Boss and Marie Beeler, and Sister Carolyn Sue Mynatt.

Survived by Son, Byron Scott Hutchins; Daughter, Julia Hutchins Spradling; Grandsons, Michael Scott Hutchins & wife Trilla, Christopher Todd Spradling. Also survived by several Nieces and Nephews and a host of other family and friends.

The family held a graveside service Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 am, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton officiated by Rev. Mike Aiken. She was laid to rest at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Creative Ministries/Towers Crafts, at First Baptist Church in Clinton.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, is in charge, of all arrangements. holleygamble.com