Melinease Hightower Hutchinson, age 90, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2020 at her home in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Washington Irving H.S. and attended New York City College studying accounting. She worked for CBS Inc. as an accountant. She had a lifetime of achievement in politics as a campaign coordinator for politicians including Senator Yvonne Miller, Congressman Bobby Scott and Senator Mark Warner. As an NAACP icon she received the Youth Advocate Award at the 1990 NAACP Convention in Los Angeles. Her numerous awards include the NAACP President’s Centennial Award and the New Journal and Guide Hero Award. The Norfolk Sheriff’s Department funds a scholarship in her name. She attended Antioch Baptist Church under Rev. I. Joseph Williams for many years and was a current member of Holy Light Church of Deliverance with Bishop Samuel L. Carruth. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Eulynda H. Mitchell; son, Rev. Leon D. Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Rev. Dr. Sandi Brandon Hutchinson; granddaughters, Shanease Dickey, Tiffani-dawn Sykes and Alexxis D. Hutchinson; great grandchildren, Nia A. Hutchinson, Donovan Hutchinson and Domenique Sexton and a great great grandson, Eric Jones, Jr.
Melinease Hutchinson
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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Joelle, Richard, Vida, Wanda and Karla Cowell says
July 27, 2020 at 3:23 pmEulynda, Charniese and the rest of the family our heart and prayers are with you. Hold on to the beautiful memories that you have of your mother, you will be surprise how they will help you doing this trying time. Ms. Melinease is in God’s loving arms where there is no more suffering. May God continue to bless all of you with His loving Grace.
shanease Dickey says
July 28, 2020 at 1:38 pmThank you Cowell family! We appreciate all of you and will definitely hold on to loving me memories of her.
Shanease and Eulynda
Lamont Simmons says
July 28, 2020 at 11:58 am“My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Melinease. She was a NAACP icon. She is sorely missed.”
Shanease Dickey says
July 28, 2020 at 1:48 pmThank you for your Kind words Mr. Simmons.
Shanease Dickey and Family
Linda Wiggins says
July 28, 2020 at 1:48 pmMy deepest condolences to you and your Family my thoughts and prayers are with you and may God Continue To Bless You And Your Family
Shanease H Dickey says
July 28, 2020 at 10:29 pmThank you Linda. Your Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Shanease Dickey and Family
Rev. Lillie m. Gray says
July 29, 2020 at 8:11 pmSharing in your sorrow with love and prayer. With sympathy. Rev. Lillie. M. Gray and family
New Forman Temple A.M.E.Zion Church says
July 29, 2020 at 8:18 pmOut condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. “Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal” New. Foreman Temple A.M.E.Zion Church. Rev. Alvania Eason. Pastor
Bill Thomas says
August 6, 2020 at 6:05 pmMelinease F. Hightower Hutchinson was a lion, a strong Black woman, and a patriot, has just graciously and victoriously departed the field of battle. I have never known anyone who was so fearless and selfless. She gave of herself, her blood, sweat, tears and her heart to all who sought her assistance even when it was to her own detriment. One’s station in life did not matter…neither the color of your skin, gender or even a Black Republican. Ms. Hutcheson will be sorely missed by so many but never ever forgotten. We love you….rest well in eternity.
Kevin Joseph says
September 24, 2021 at 3:30 pmI happened to stumble across this unfortunate news. Although it happened last year, I knew the family well. Eulynda once was of my old bandmates. Her mother left a memory of how she treated me and how she was a mother to all of us. We’ve lost touch over the years but I wanted to relay this message. And if somehow someone can deliver the message to Leon and Eulynda please tell them to call me. Kevin 516-519-2202. God Bless