Mary Lou Ward Hutson of Prattsville, Arkansas was born February 11, 1930 at Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thomas and Miriam Mears Ward. She was a Presbyterian and was a retired liability claims adjuster for American National Insurance Company.

Mrs. Hutson died Thursday, January 29, 2004 at the Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 73.

Survivors: Husband: Lloyd Junior Hutson of Prattsville
Son: Mears Allen of San Francisco, California

A private memorial service will be held later.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306.