HARRINGTON - On Saturday evening, September 20, 2014, Shirley C. Hutson passed away quietly and peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center. A resident of Harrington, she was born February 5, 1936 in Easton, Md. and grew up on a small farm near Greensboro with her parents, James Earl and Florence Cannon, and four sisters. Shirley married Robert "Tuck" Hutson in 1952 and they were blessed with four wonderful children. However, on a beautiful Sunday morning in May of 1964, she and her sweetheart, Robert "Tuck" Hutson joined hands and together walked the aisle of a small country church where they committed their hearts and lives to God. The most important earthly blessing to Shirley was her family. She dearly loved her children and their spouses, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren with all her heart. Nothing brought her more joy than having all of her family together – usually enjoying masterfully home cooked meals she prepared. She was a fabulous cook, a great mother, a faithful wife and devoted Christian who was loved by so many. She worked for several years at Playtex before accepting a position in Vital Statistics for the State of Delaware where she retired in December of 1996. She always remained hard working and independent. During her retirement years she enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and traveling with her husband. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis J. Hutson; sisters, Betty Doris Boyd, Martha Ann Larrimore, and Helen C. Fletcher. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Tuck" Hutson Sr.; a daughter, Judy Hutson Townsend and her husband Rick of Milton; a son, Robert "Bob" Hutson Jr. and his wife Lori of Marydel; and a daughter, Linda Hutson Niehorster and her husband Richard of Harrington. She was a proud grandmother of six grandchildren, Amy Thompson, Michael Voshell, Kristy Andrew, Holly Ranney, Kayla Hutson, and Joshua Niehorster. She also had six great grandchildren; a sister, Nelda Elaine Knox of Greensboro; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 at the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19960. Please include Shirley's name on the memo line of your contribution to this remarkable and heartfelt organization. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.