Brenda Joyce Hutchins

A Memorial Service will be held honoring and remembering the life of Brenda Joyce Hutchins Friday, June 8, 2018 at 3 PM at Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service Chapel, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brenda passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 68.

Brenda was born December 24, 1949 in McCalla, Alabama to Willie Mae (Fisher) Hutchins and Henry Warden Hutchins. Brenda graduated from West Blocton High School in 1968.

Brenda married Robert Oswald in 1967 and moved to Vinita, Oklahoma in 1969. She continued her education at North Eastern Oklahoma University and graduated as a License Practical Nurse in 1972.

Brenda and her girls moved to Tulsa in 1981 after her divorce from Bob. She worked as Staff Nurse at the Oklahoma University of Medicine and then worked at Prudential Health Care until she retired in 1995.

She was a member at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church of Tulsa and although she couldn’t physically attend as her health worsened she still faithfully watched every Sunday morning on TV.

Brenda’s life revolved around her two girls and her grandchildren. She loved family picnics in the park and was a lover of animals. In her earlier days, before her health declined, she loved to go dancing with her sisters and friends. She loved to laugh and help others and was truly a selfless soul. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Mae Estes and Henry Warden Hutchins and her step-father, Cortez Estes.

Survivors include two daughters, Erika Pippin and Alison Bilbrey; son-in-law, Dain Pippin and grandchildren - Hank Pippin, Hannah Pippin, Leah Bilbrey, and Evan Bilbrey. She also leaves behind two sisters, Diane Brown and Vonnie Dugan; three nephews and one niece.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Brenda to the Humane Society of Tulsa; 6232 E. 60th St. Tulsa, OK 74135.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family, online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.