Frances Goldsmith Hutton

Frances Goldsmith Hutton, 85 of Winfield, passed away peacefully November 30, 2016 at home. Frances was born November 22, 1931 to the late Dr. Archer Alexander and Elva Beverage Wilson in Charleston. She is also preceded in death by her first husband William Goldsmith; step-mother Lois Wilson, and sister Peggy Wilson. Frances was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Marjorie Webster Junior College in Washington D.C., and West Virginia University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. She was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and treasured many reunions with her “sisters” over the years. Frances loved her Mountaineers and enjoyed nothing better than cheering them on to victory. Frances was a member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, devoting countless hours of her time, talent and treasure to help beautify the church campus. She served as trustee, deacon, elder and on various committees and circles, including several different offices in the Presbyterian Women organization. She was church secretary from 1973 – 1974. Maintaining and nurturing family and friendship connections was of utmost importance to Frances and was one of her greatest talents. Her practice of checking in regularly with phone calls, cards, letters and visits “just because” blessed her with cherished, life-long relationships all across the country. She could always be counted on to send a card or make a call to commemorate birthdays and special occasions and this thoughtfulness and caring will be greatly missed. Frances was an avid swimmer up to the time of her death. She taught swimming lessons at Ridgewood Pool for many years and helped children and adults alike overcome their fear of the water and learn to enjoy swimming as she did. When her children were growing up, Frances served as a beloved Girl Scout Leader and girl’s church league basketball coach. She loved supporting her grandchildren: travelling many miles to attend horse shows, piano and dance recitals, soccer games, and other events. She especially loved a good surprise, and was a master at planning elaborate surprise visits – much to the joy of her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Carroll Hutton of Winfield; children, Janet Lyttle (John) of Oklahoma City OK, and Sandra Roberson (Clay) of Greenville SC; brother Archer Alexander Wilson (Lu) of Danville VA; grandchildren, Mackenzie Lyttle, Samantha Lyttle, Claire Roberson and Anna Grace Roberson; and many other extended family and friends. The Celebration of Life for Frances will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday December 10, 2016 at Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, 905 Village Drive, South Charleston, with the Rev. Richard McGuire officiating. This will be followed by a reception at the church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 4301 MacCorkle Ave, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday December 9, 2016 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories of Frances on her tribute page at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frances may be made to Rock Lake Presbyterian Church or to LifePoint, Inc., Organ and Tissue Donation Services (also designate “Team South Carolina”) @ 3950 Faber Place Drive, Suite 400, Charleston, SC 29405. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Hutton family.

Frances Goldsmith Hutton

November 22, 1931 - November 30, 2016