05/21/2026
Julia Jennean Wood McCutchen, lovingly known as "Neanie," passed away exactly where she wished to be: at home, in Togo, Ark., on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born on November 15, 1929, also in Togo, Ark., Jennean was the daughter of Anna Mae and Tom Wood. She graduated from Parkin High School before attending Arkansas State University, where she met the love of her life, Paul McCutchen. The two were married on June 26, 1949, and shared 65 devoted years together filled with family, faith, and friendship.
Over the years, Paul and Jeannean created lasting friendships and unforgettable memories in their hometown community, as well as on beloved Sanibel Island, where they loved vacationing together.
Jennean was a lifelong member of the Parkin Methodist Church, and was active in the Parkin Garden Club and PEO Chapter AY. She loved her community deeply and was known for her gracious spirit, steady kindness, warm hospitality, and famous "Neanie Bread."
More than anything, Jennean cherished her family. She poured her love into every gathering, every home-cooked meal, every grandchild's visit to Togo, and every cherished beach trip that became part of the family's stories and traditions.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul McCutchen; her son, Lex McCutchen; her sister, Pat Wood Neal; and her brother, Tom Wood.
She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly, including her daughter, Tommie (Scott) Puryear, of Fayetteville; her son, Glenn (Luann) McCutchen, of McDonough, Ga.; her daughter-in-law, Patty McCutchen, of Russellville, Ark.; and Rona McCutchen, of Marion, Ark. Her greatest joy was being "Neanie" to her grandchildren: Julie (Brian) Troutt, Paul Glenn (Jordan) McCutchen III, Coy (Molly) Puryear, Thomas (Claudia) McCutchen, and Conner (Barbie) McCutchen.
She was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren: Annie Crouch, Avery Troutt, George Crouch, Symphony Baze, Tacker McCutchen, Henley McCutchen, Winston Puryear, Clayton McCutchen, Mac Puryear, and Lex McCutchen. Jennean will be remembered for her deep love of family, her faithful heart, and the gentle way she made everyone feel welcome and cared for.
A service will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 2 p.m., at the Merriman in Wynne, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
