October 3, 1941 ~ May 31, 2024

Beverly Jourene Hutchings, 82, formerly of Orrick, MO, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at the home of her son in Smithville, MO, where she recently lived, with her family at her side.

Beverly was born on October 3, 1941 in Carrollton, MO, to Earl Thomas McKown and Olive Irene (Wohlgemuth) McKown. Beverly grew up in Carrollton and moved to Orrick with her family in 1956. She graduated from Orrick High School with the class of 1959.

Beverly was united in marriage on June 26, 1960, to Richard Lee Hutchings. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1991. Beverly had worked at various factories as a production worker, as well as worked locally for various families cleaning houses. She was well known as a hard working and active woman. One of her proudest things was being a grandmother. She loved her grandchildren. Beverly loved to quilt and
embroidery and cook. She also loved to visit with people.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and six siblings.

She is survived by a son, Richard (Tina) Hutchings of Smithville, MO; two daughters, Cheryl Hutchings of Liberty, MO, and Gina (Michael) Bates of Kearney, MO; grandchildren, Stephen Hutchings, John Hull, Jesse Hull, Jessica Hull, Lauren Bates and Maci Bates; a great grandson, Tommy Wayne Hull; three sisters, Karen McKown of Cole Camp, MO, Joyce Stockton of Orrick, MO, and Sherry Lutjen of Lincoln, MO; two brothers, Gary McKown of Excelsior Springs, MO, and Richard McKown of Riverside, MO. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Southpoint Cemetery near Orrick, MO.

The family suggest memorial contributions in Beverly’s memory be given to either Southpoint Cemetery or Orrick Fire and Rescue.

Condolences

So sorry for your family’s loss. Beverly always stopped and talked with me if we met while being out. Prayers for all. She will be missed.
Ellen Magruder

Prayers and healing to the family, I attended Orrick School with Beverly in 1956 to 58 and enjoyed her smile and friendly personality. Her sister Joyce is my nephew’s wife. Glad you were blessed with her all your life and have wonderful memories of her.
Audrey Bloom-Sparks