Shelby Lorene Hutson

Shelby Lorene Hutson, age 84, of Leckrone, PA passed away with family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born in Redstone Township, PA on September 30, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorene (Brundege) Hutson.

Shelby was a hard worker, and was the former assistant manager at Shop N Save in Masontown. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Church in Leckrone and currently a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church – Footedale Site. Her greatest achievement in life was raising her five children.

Besides her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Hutson, James Hutson, and William Hutson.

Left to cherish her memory is her five children, Mary Ann Burkey, Barbara Jean Burkey, Patricia L. Burkey, Shirley Arlene Burkey, and William J. and wife Tammy Burkey; eleven grandchildren, Terry, Bobbi Jo, Charles, Stephen, Jennifer, Tiffany, Ashley, Michael, Joshua, Megan, and Haylee; also survived by 20 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Charles) Blatchford; brothers, Francis (Shirley) Hutson, Joseph (Patricia) Hutson, and Dennis (Linda) Hutson; also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends will be received at The Dearth Funeral Home, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, PA 15468 on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, and on Tuesday until the Prayer Service at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Parish – Footedale Site, 528 Footedale Road, New Salem, PA with Rev. Fr. Marlon Pates officiating. Interment to follow in LaFayette Memorial Park. www.dearthfh.com

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