Reba Ann Bowman Hutchens

Reba Ann Bowman Hutchens

Reba Ann Bowman Hutchens, 86, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 24th at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born April 25, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Riley Franklin and Betty Ann Huffman Bowman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty six years, James Elwood Hutchens and her son, Marty Elwood Hutchens; four sisters, Linda Bowman, Carolyn Hutchens, Doris Wallace and Gale Sizemore.

Reba retired from Hanes Hosiery with 40 years of service.

Immediately after retirement, she and Elwood moved to the beach, Oak Island.

The fish fries, cookouts, chicken stews or any get-together always included great food.

They truly loved living at the beach.

Upon their return to Yadkin County they continued to host various gatherings. Whether family Thanksgiving, Christmas, or chicken stews, they were gracious hosts.

After Elwood passed, family continued to be important to Reba. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt.

She enjoyed cooking, crafting, quilting, flowers, gardening and shopping.

The memories of her spirit of love, compassion and sharing will live on in all her family and friends.

Surviving are two brothers, Garland Bowman and Gray Bowman (Carolyn); several nieces, nephews, great nephews and great great nephews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at Gentry Funeral Home Yadkinville. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel by Rev James Williams. Burial will follow at Courtney Baptist Church cemetery.

Memorials can be made to SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, 243 N Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3341 Courtney Church Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the family.

Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com