Carolyn Hutchinson

Carolyn Ann Skinner Hutchinson, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law, cousin, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Frank Russell Skinner and Nellie Daniel Skinner. She was married to Larry James Hutchinson for 59 years.

Carolyn was born on September 16, 1944, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1962 and then attended National Business College in Lynchburg, Virginia.

She and Larry were united in marriage at Beulah Baptist Church on October 9, 1965. The young couple moved briefly to Roanoke, Virginia, and Covington, Virginia, before settling back in Lynchburg to raise their family. She performed secretarial work for Bedford County and the City of Lynchburg.

Carolyn was a devoted Christian who believed in the biblical gospel of grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9). She found her eternal salvation by putting all her trust on the finished work of Jesus.

She loved her family deeply and cherished the time she spent with them. She was honored to have her husband, Larry, lovingly serve as her primary care giver until his passing earlier this year. She was a caring mother who always made sure her children felt loved and supported. She adored her grandsons, Wyatt and River, and enjoyed watching them grow into outstanding young men. She will always be remembered by all who knew her as a very kind soul who loved her family and friends.

She enjoyed going on various family trips over the years. Carolyn loved visiting lighthouses and collecting lighthouse memorabilia. Her favorite pastimes included watching TV, especially The Andy Griffith Show, and listening to music. One of her most memorable trips was to Graceland to visit the home of her favorite artist, Elvis Presley.

Carolyn is survived by daughter, Jennifer Hutchinson Kelley; son, Frank William Hutchinson and significant other Karen Lynette Alexander; grandsons, Wyatt Russell Kelley and wife Grace and River Greyson Hutchinson; nieces and nephews, Victoria Brewster, Danny Hutchinson and wife Susan, Rodney Hutchinson and wife Karen, Kristi Hutchinson, Jeff Harris and wife Kerry, John Harris and wife Nicki, and James Harris and wife Virginia; and brother-in-law Howard Delmas Hutchinson.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Larry James Hutchinson; son, Brent Alan Hutchinson; sister, Phyllis Skinner Brewster and brother-in-law, Richard Clinton Brewster; sister- and brother-in-law, Judy Karen Harris and James “Jim” Herman Harris, M.D.; and sister-in-law, Judy Carol Swafford Hutchinson.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Tharp Chapel with Minister Wayne Lanham officiating. A graveside service will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Wyatt Kelley, Lou Thornsbury, Chris Thornsbury, and Ray Flanagan.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.