"A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."   Ecclesiastes 3:2

Mrs. Orpha Walker Reid Hutchinson, the daughter of the late Mr. Harry Walker and the late Mrs. Essie Peace Walker, was born on May 30, 1942 in Moncks Corner, SC. She entered eternal rest on December 2, 2018, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

Orpha received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County, SC. Those who knew and loved her affectionately called her "Orphie". She was employed by Hardees, The Dock and Twin Pines restaurants for over 20 years. She retired from Hardees in April of 1999. She had a strong work ethic and a strong motivation to help others. Orpha was a kind, compassionate and loving person who cared deeply about her family and friends. Her smile and laughter would light up a room.

Orpha joined St. James AME Church at an early age where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. Orpha served on the Women's Missionary Society, the Stewardess Board, the Jubilee Choir, the Mass Choir and the Senior Choir. She also served as a faithful member of the Culinary Arts Committee for numerous years. She was passionate about supporting her church in every way.

Orpha was united in holy wedlock to Jacob Daniel Reid on May 11, 1962. This union was blessed with four daughters and one son. Jacob Reid preceded her in death on April 28, 1976. Later in life, Orpha met and married Johnnie Hutchinson on June 6, 1987. With this union, she gained five stepchildren (three daughters and two sons). One stepson preceded her in death, Mr. Matthew Carl Chilsom. Mr. Johnnie Hutchinson preceded her in death on May 30, 2004.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have keep the faith."   2 Timothy 4:7

God blessed Orpha to be a part of a large, loving family. Her final days were spent surrounded by loved ones who compassionately care for her. The beautiful memories of Orpha's life will always be cherished by her four loving daughters, June (Juan) Florez-Diaz, Junetta (Roy) Milford and Mary Staggers all of Moncks Corner, SC, Gwendlyn (Larry) Moore of Huger, SC; one devoted son, Jacob L. (Trisha) Reid of Moncks Corner, SC; stepdaughters, Inez (James) Westpoint, Ruth Hutchinson both of Ravenel, SC, Brenda Brown of North Charleston, SC; stepson, Bobby Hutchinson of Ravenel, SC; and step daughter-in-law, Charlene Chilsom.

Orpha also leaves two beloved sisters, Thearthey Johnson of Moncks Corner, SC and Annie Mae Walker of Toledo, OH; one brother, David (Betty) Walker of Moncks Corner, SC; one aunt, Eliza Peace of Moncks Corner, SC. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Walker of Moncks Corner, SC. She is also fondly remembered by seventeen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends .

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."   John 14:1-3

A special "Thank You" to Eliza Peace (aunt), Harry Walker, Jr. (nephew), Holbert Gibbs, and all family and friends who lovingly and compassionately cared for Orpha.