Christi Sue Hutchinson, 51, died January 9, 2025, in Goodland.  She was born September 29, 1973, in Nampa, ID, to Eugene and Marjorie Nevil (Marshall) Hutchinson.  After her father's death, Christi's mother married Christopher Zink, who helped raise Christi.

Christi graduated from Sterling High School in 1992, earned her bachelor's degree, and was one class shy from receiving her master's degree.  Known for her servant's heart, she spent her career working with those who had special needs and sponsoring individuals and families through "Unbound".  Christi always had a special affection for dogs, and in her spare time, she enjoyed fishing with friends.

Christi is survived by:  father, Chris Zink of South Hutchinson; sisters, Sonya Huey Ramkeesoon (John) of Richmond Hills, NY, and Shara Hutchinson-Verdun of Oregon; bonus children, Leila, Avery, Christian, and Julian; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie and father, Eugene.

Parish Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, Hutchinson, with Father William P. Stuever officiating.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Hawks Special Olympics or Birthright of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.