Betty Jean Hutchins, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 in Ozark, Arkansas. She was born October 29, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late James Martin Barber and Margaret (Jackson) Barber. She was 76 years old. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie Joost; one son, Ronnie Hutchins, and one sister, Shirley Flowers.

Betty was a retired caregiver. She was owner and operator of Betty's Home Care in Davis, California and was a Christian.

Her body was cremated under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston. Burial of cremains will be in California.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years. Wayne Hutchins of the home; three sons, Terry Hutchins and wife Jill of Woodland, California, Randy Hutchins and wife Teri of Charleston, and Kelly Hutchins and wife Kelly of Charleston; one sister, Bobbie of Sacramento, California; (13) grandchildren and (9) great-grandchildren.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.