Verla Dale Hutchinson, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  She was born in Iberia on April 4, 1932, daughter of the late Lester and May (Renfrow) Humphrey.  On January 19, 1952, in Paragould, Arkansas, Verla was united in marriage to William Hutchinson, who preceded her in death.

Verla was employed as an accounting technician with the Department of Defense at Fort Wood until her retirement.  After retiring, she went to work as the assistant activity director at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She dedicated many years volunteering at Lake Regional Hospital and served on the Union Cemetery Board.

Verla cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Fox News was continuously airing on her television, keeping Verla up to date on all the news of the day.   Her "green thumb" aided her in growing beautiful flowers and plants.  She was a faithful member of Brays Advent Christian Church in Iberia.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Dye; son, Jeffrey (Ann) Hutchinson; grandchildren, Shelby Dale Nelson, Chris (Julie) Dye, Joseph (Cathy) Hutchinson, Justin (Dana) Hutchinson, Jared (Danielle) Hutchinson, Jeffrey Hutchinson Jr., Dallas (Travis) Boyd, Brett (Rachel) Ford, and Brandon (Sierra) Ford; great-grandchildren, Trayton, Jacob, Morgan, MaKinna, Tara, Brooklyn, Jacob, Jayden, Elle, Scott, Catherine, Emmie, Amelia, Camden, Lelynn, Delilah, and one on the way; and numerous family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Dye, grandson-in-law, Kevin Nelson, two brothers, Vernie Humphrey and Vasca Humphrey, and sister, Viola Dake.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with services immediately following at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Brian Duncan officiating.   Interment will be held in Union Cemetery near Iberia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Wilderness.