Kimberly Hutcheson

It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Kimberly Hutcheson, age 56, who left this world on May 22, 2025. Kimberly was born in the “Lone Star” state in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 17, 1969. She was the cherished daughter of Shelby and Pastor Robert Canuette.

Her father, Pastor Robert Canuette, played a huge role in her relationship with God, and learning how to serve the community in a Godly way. Growing up as the only child of a pastor had some challenges. She moved around a lot to different small town communities, and was expected to be a well behaved pastors daughter. Kimberly was up for those adventures and challenges. She became well loved in every community she moved to. She couldn’t shake her desire to be close to the beach and adventure. Kimberly went to GA Southern where she contemplated what she would do for her life. God brought her to the Wesley Foundation, where she quickly learned that she loved helping people, teaching kids, etc. Eventually, this led Kimberly to meet the love of her life, Jeffrey Hutcheson. Of course she loved Tom Cruise, but Jeff was the closest look alike she was going to get…

It wasn’t long after meeting Jeff that they married in St. Augustine, Florida, and then shortly after had their first born, Jeffrey Hunter Hutcheson. Kimberly and Jeff tried to stay in Jacksonville, Florida to stay near the beach, and figure things out on their own. But after Jeff came home complaining about Jacksonville traffic, they knew it was time to move closer to family up in Atlanta…

Not long after moving to Atlanta, Kim and Jeff had their second child, Alyssa Breanna Hutcheson. Kimberly loved being a mother to both of them. She loved them so much that she got a job in the school system. She became a secretary at Baker elementary, where she greeted everyone with a smile. She would talk to people and get to know them on a deeper level. Her Baker family loved her and she loved her Baker family. She loved working around the kids, she became a part of the After school program, where she could teach kids different skills and nurture their love for education. Kimberly loved traveling as well, so one of her favorites was to teach kids about other places in the world. She would spend countless hours studying a single country so much, and spend time decorating her room, for the kids it was like they were actually there. Everyone saw her passion to teach, and she was given that chance. She finally made the switch from school secretary to Innovative teacher. She found her passion. She wanted what was best for the kids, and taught them skills that would apply to them far behind the classroom. To some of the kids, she was the “chicken lady” because of the 18 chickens she kept at the school with a barn and garden for life science. To others, she was the “technology guru” because of her teaching the kids how to use code with robots and drones. Kimberly’s favorite part of it all, she said, was when “you see the light bulb go off” for the kids.

Kimberly was a loving mother. She loved being Hunter and Alyssa’s mom. She was a baseball mom, that would be there for every game. She was her son’s biggest cheerleader, but also biggest critique. Alyssa loved singing, dancing, and acting. So Kimberly would take her all over Atlanta for lessons, plays, concerts. Kimberly was again, Alyssa’s biggest supporter, giving the most flowers at every play, but also biggest critique. She was only this way, because she wanted what any mother would want for their kids, to be the best they can be. She loved late night drives with her kids just talking to them, or listening to the music with the windows down. She also would plan every year to have a beach trip. The kids didn’t have a choice, they would become beach lovers because of their mother. She would wake up early to be one of the first to the beach, and one of the last to leave after sunset. It didn’t matter how long they would stay at the beach, Kimberly would always say “never long enough”. Through the kids' childhood though, the one thing she made sure they heard was the gospel. Every Christmas and Easter she would read the bible to them, telling them the story of Christ. She made sure to play gospel music for them every night before going to bed. If one asked for a bedtime story, it was from the Bible. She put them in every vacation bible school she could during the summer. As they got older, she would stay up late praying for them.

Kimberly didn’t want to be one that simply gave good motivational words to her kids like “Hutchesons never quit”. She lived it. When life got stuff, Kimberly was at her best. She would work multiple jobs to pay the bills, give Hunter and Alyssa every opportunity they could, and go make family memories. She didn’t let things get her down, she would just adjust and move forward. The only times we ever saw her flinch was when she lost her husband, Jeff to suicide in 2020. And then the loss of her Mother in 2024. Even then, Kimberly wrote in her journal/calendar “they will know we are Christian by the way we love”.

Kimberly showed that love to so many people. She loved being a mother to her kids. Along with her new daughter in law, Lexy Hutcheson. Being a second mother to her step daughter, Brooke Sheffield. Being a grandma to Aisley and Tavin Sheffield. To all her extended family members, Hutchesons and Canuettes. To her childhood partners in crime, Missi and Beverly. To all her work family and friends at Baker and Amana academy. And lastly all the families/ kids she taught. One of the verses that was found on her during her last few days here, was psalms 23. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to [https://www.gofundme.com/f/loss-of-kimberly-hutcheson-a-loving-mother-teacher-friend] in order to alleviate the financial burden and keep the estate her children are now faced with.

A celebration of Kimberly's life will be Thursday, June 5. Service to begin at 9am at the Georgia funeral care (4671 S Main Street, Acworth, GA) where friends and family are invited to share their memories and honor her legacy. Kimberly loved bright colors, we ask that you wear something comfortable and something that reflects the joy she brought to our lives.

You will always be in our hearts, Kimberly. Thank you for your selfless love and guidance.