Mary Ann Hutchinson

Mary Ann Hutchinson, 88, of Bend, Oregon, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Born in Houma, Louisiana on June 24, 1936, she was the youngest of seven siblings, but the first to be born in a hospital. She was the daughter of Irene Ceily Sterken Cenac and George Lee Cenac. Mary attended High School in Houma where she was the captain of the Drill Team. It was there that she met Carl Paul Hutchinson, and on December 19, 1954, they were married. Together they built a beautiful life, raising five children, Brad, David, Christopher, Mary Angela, and Kimberly. Early in their marriage Mary Ann and Carl moved to New Mexico where Carl served in the Air Force. The couple later moved back to Louisiana, where Mary continued her education, earning a degree in Elementary Education. She became a passionate teacher, instilling a love of learning in her students. Mary’s love for life included many joys from square dancing with Carl to discovering her talent for painting while living in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1974. Upon returning to the US in 1976, the family settled in Texas where she taught second grade in Klein ISD for several years. Her love for painting and square dancing continued throughout this time. In 1980, after Carl opened his own business, the family moved to El Campo, Texas. During this time, Mary shifted her creative focus from painting to quilting, a craft that brought her much joy. It was also during these years that she developed a deep and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, which became the cornerstone of her life. In 1993, after Carl sold his business, Mary and Carl moved to Richmond, Texas, where she continued to quilt and further strengthened her love for her faith, her children, and her grandchildren. After Carl’s passing, Mary moved to Georgetown, Texas, to be closer to her daughter, Kimberly. She continued to enjoy the company of friends, her family, her quilting, and her church community. In 2018, due to declining health, she moved to Bend, Oregon to be close to her daughter, Mary Angela, where she lived until her passing. Mary’s life was one of love, service, and dedication. She was a devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend, always ready to offer a hug, kind word, or helping hand. She found joy in the simple moments of life from quilting in her home to spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and George Cenac, her beloved husband, Carl Hutchinson, and her 6 siblings. Mary is survived by her 5 children and their spouses, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be interred in Houston, TX on March 25, 2025 at 11:30am CST at the Houston National Cemetery with a brief ceremony for family and friends.

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Mary Ann Hutchinson

June 24, 1936 - February 21, 2025