Agnes Marie Wheatley Hutchins, 85, of Loretto passed away Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at her home with family by her side.

Marie was born June 28, 1926 in Nelson County, the daughter of the late John Lewis and Emma Lee Wheatley. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

After leaving Cowdens sewing factory, Marie worked many years with her dear friend Imelda Hagan sewing for Loretto Crafts, supplying to the Kentucky State Parks. The past 18 years she donated many hours of her time managing the Loretto Food Bank and helping needy families. Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her son, John Alvin Hutchins; her grandsons, Ricky and Joe David Humphrey, a brother, W.A. Wheatley and a son-in-law, Dean Bruner.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph Arch Hutchins Sr. two sons, Joseph Arch Jr. "Junie" (Robin) and Doug "Purple" (Lisa) Hutchins of Loretto, nine daughters; Linda Bruner, Karan (Mike) Luckett, Denise Hayden and Terri Farmer all of Loretto, Kathy (Tony) Pivot of Boston, Vicki (Bill) Newton of St Francis, Deanna (Tom) Thornton of Lebanon, Carol (Jimmy) Payton of Turner Station, and Brenda Sue (Dale) Daugherty of Raywick and her daughter-in-law Brenda (Albert) Johnson of Lebanon, two sisters, Irene Kays of Botland and Volinda "Bunch" Mattingly of New Hope, 35 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Saint Francis, with interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Rev. R. Joseph Hemmerle will be the celebrant.

Visiting 3-8 Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with prayers at 5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.