Grace A. Hatcher

Grace Hatcher, a very loving and sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother has peacefully passed away. Grace Patty Hatcher of Walland, TN, was taken into the loving arms of God and his angels on Saturday morning, September 14, 2013, at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN. Grace was born on April 22, 1922, in Sevier County, TN, and while still young moved with parents and siblings to Walland, TN. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Martha Elizabeth Grooms Patty and David Washington Patty, II; husband of 62 years, Edward Harrison Hatcher, who worked at ALCOA; brothers, Ben Reid Patty, James Conley Patty, and Hubert David Patty; sisters, Lola Florence Patty Walker Wooten, Ruby Elaine Patty Ellis Graves, and Edna Lois Patty Duncan. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Carol Hatcher McConnell and husband, Ben, of Farragut and Christine Hatcher Teffeteller Hart Fuller of Maryville; brother, Calvin Coolidge Patty and family in Kenosha, WI; grandchildren, Christie Howell and husband, Mike; Angie Prichett and husband, Mike; Buffie Lambert and husband, Eric; great-grandchildren, Michael Howell and wife, Jessica; Rebecca Johnson and husband, Josh; Amanda Prichett, Kalie Prichett; Josh Lambert, Matthew Lambert; several loving nieces and nephews; very special nephew-in-law, Max Hodge and wife, Wanda; very special friends, Vonnie and Jack Walker. After marriage, Grace completed her GED. Most of her working years were spent as secretary to her beloved brother, Hubert D. Patty, attorney-at-law. She also was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Grace was the longest living continuous member of West Miller's Cove Missionary Baptist Church. God, family, and country were always priorities with her. She served within many capacities of her church. Grace enjoyed painting, poetry, crossword puzzles, crypto-grams, playing the piano and singing, and competitive games. She loved and appreciated all that nature has to offer and had a wonderful sense of humor. We have lost a wonderful treasure, but she will always be with us. She has had so much influence on our lives. We have been so blessed to have her and will love and remember her exemplary life for the remainder of our lives. We would especially like to thank the many professionals who were so helpful, thoughtful, and loving to Grace and her family: the staff at Baptist Health Care Center and Dr. Patel in Lenoir City; Edward Harper of Senior Service Emotional Health and Recovery Center, Blount Memorial Hospital; Dr. Daugherty, UTK Neurology Center, and the staff at Asbury Assisted Living, Maryville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Smith Trinity Chapel, Maryville, TN, with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m., with Reverend R. M. Everett and Reverend Steve Burgess officiating. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at West Miller's Cove Cemetery in Walland, TN. Friends and family may make contributions to Miller's Cove Missionary Baptist Church, 317 West Miller's Cove Rd. Walland, Tn, 37886; to the Baptist Health Care Center, 700 Williams Ferry Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37771; Alzheimer's of Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, or may send flowers. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Grace A. Hatcher please visit our Sympathy Store.