I loved Ms. Hutton!   She was an incredibly talented music teacher and choir conductor who could, while listening to an entire chorus, pinpoint exactly which student was hitting an objectionable pitch and teach them right there and then how to fix it (or direct the assistant teacher to).  She had an amazing ear, a sprightly, optimistic attitude and excellent humor.   I can’t recall one person during my time at BCHS having a bad day in her class.  We all loved her very much.

She is one of a kind. Met her in 5th grade at Brethren Elementary in Long Beach. she was teaching us to sing.  I was very shy and through her music I came out of my fears. She was very kind, loved the Lord, very hands on teacher. No one can fill her shoes
She is singing with the angels in praising honor and glory to our Lord and Savior. 
She honored her parents, her parents raised a special person. 
Sharon Williams. BHS 1965

Sometimes I find myself singing the morning vocal exercises and then a song  from the various choirs. Thank you Ms. Hutton for the everlasting love and joy of singing. So many great memories with you directing us with that sparkle in your eye. 

I was priviledged to have been in choir at Brethren Christian High School when she was director. Miss Hutton always encouraged us to strive to give our best performance and to represent the Lord.  She will be missed.

I am grateful for the outstanding choral training that I received from Miss Hutton at Brethren High School in the early 70's. Her love of our Lord and her precision of perfecting every song enabled me to later sing in professional choirs.

I got hooked on Mozart my 8th grade year in concert choir and 1 year later I actually talked Miss Hutton into singing some of his work.  But of many things …..choir tour, San Francisco, the boys prison and witnessing. And her devotions every morning my senior year. I’ve never met a woman so focused on Christ.  Miss Hutton you will be missed , cherished and loved.  Because of you , I can appreciate all the wonderful music  that I never knew and still appreciate today, so many years later.  We’ll all be there soon.  You’re rest is finally here. Good and faithful servant.  Your student . Ryan W. Cantrell . BHS class of 1990.

Carleda... What a privilege and a blessing to have been a part of your life, both as a student and as a friend, and as a sister in the Lord! You are now with your savior and best friend Jesus Christ! We miss you terribly here but we will see you again soon. Thank you for who you were and for the legacy that you've left in the lives of each one of us who knew and loved you! Your fingerprints are on our hearts. Much love always, your friend, Lori

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Carleda May Hutton

December 20, 1932 – June 28, 2021

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