Leona Beatrice Strawn Hutchins, 94, of Midland passed away on February 15, 2015. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.Leona was born on May 13, 1920 in Caddo, Texas to Ira Dee and Meda Beatrice Strawn. Leona loved spending time with her family and in her garden. She was very kind and will be greatly missed.She is survived by her son, Gary Ray Hutchins and his wife, Kim, of Midland; daughter, Linda Gail Roundtree of Midland; daughter, Pamela Kay Early and her husband, Robert, of Abilene; daughter-in-law, Joann Hutchins of Loraine; brother, Frank Strawn and wife, Shirley, of Abilene; sister-in law, Michelle Strawn of Round Rock; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friendsShe is preceded in death by her loving husband, J.B. Hutchins; parents, Ira and Meda Strawn; son, Max D. Hutchins; and three brothers.The family would like to express their gratitude towards the staff of Rockwood Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001); St. Jude’s Children Hospital (1-800-805-5856); or to a charity of choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
