Neoma Chloe Dykes Hutchings was born August 21, 1927 in Pryor, Oklahoma to R.D. and Nonn Earl (Baker) Dykes. She passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Bristow at the age of 84 years. On July 4, 1946, Neoma Dykes was united in marriage with the late Cleo E. Hutchings and to this union four children were born. Neoma taught for many years at Newby Schools and then went on to work as a librarian for the Bristow Library. She attended the Advent Christian Church in Bristow. Neoma enjoyed reading, collecting butterfly nick-knacks, and listening to her husband play his guitar.

Neoma is survived by two sons, Neal Hutchings and Stoney Hutchings both of Bristow; five sisters, Iva Dale Beret, Birdie Mac Hutchings, Eva Lake, Wilma Duncan, all of Bristow, and Clyda Nell Key of Colorado; one brother, Jimmy W. Dykes of Red Oak, Iowa; two grandchildren, Ben Victor and Stephanie Victor Kuonen; and two great-grandchildren, Hutch Victor and Collins Chloe Victor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cleo Hutchings (1986); one son, Paul Douglas Hutchings (1973); and one daughter, Chloe Ella Victor (1999). A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home in Bristow.

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