Joy Rae Hutto Obituary
The passing of Joy Rae Hutto of Joaquin, Texas occurred on October 21, 2026. Joy, born on December 17, 1945, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Rae Hutto to show support.
Joy touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Joy’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gene Wayne Hutto; her parents, Clifford Edward Lay and Carrie Lee Brumbelow Lay; her half-brother Willie Lee Lay (Velta); and her sister Gerldine Rodgers (Ralph).
She is survived by: her children, Charles Edward Hutto (Kim) of Humble, Texas, Mary Virginia Thornton of Round Rock and Cherie Rae Erickson (Robert) of Baytown, Texas; her grandsons, Patrick Bass Sullivan of Houston and Austin Charles Hutto of Humble, Texas; and her sister Lou Ann Matlock (Lay) of The Woodlands, Texas..
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Watson & Sons Funeral Home (1554 TX-7, Center, TX 75935). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at the Ramah Cemetery (291 Co Rd 4475, Tenaha, TX 75974).
