Irene "Dolly" Hatcher

Irene "Dolly" Williamson Hatcher, age 81, an angel entered Glory when our Heavenly Father called His faithful servant "Dolly" home on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She left behind a weathered vessel in exchange for a glorified body, free of suffering. Faith in God sustained her, and she considered her greatest achievement to be her children. Known for her perseverance and selflessness, she was an inspiration to all who knew her. As owner of Dolly's restaurant and former cook at Brookhaven Farms, she fed the masses with her delicious cooking and was a mother to all. She was most known for her chocolate gravy, and her coconut and chocolate pies. Preceded in death by parents Jacob and Della Bennett Williamson, husband, Joe Hatcher; daughters: Lorna Norwood, and Debbie Hatcher; siblings: Dorothy Gamble, Rhoda Maner, Tommy Williamson, and Sallie Crum. She leaves behind her grieving family: son Benny (Judy) Hatcher, daughters Jo Ann (Robbie) Sims, Betty Lou (Mark) Plymale, Judy (Walt) Snow, Tammie Cole, and son-in-law, Jim Norwood; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored. Surviving brothers John, Ed, and Everett Williamson and sister, Cora Wood. Special friends, Bobbie Tipton, Deloris Alexander, Pam Ford, and many others, too many to name, who called her mother. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Smith Trinity Chapel with funeral following. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN. 37214-0800 or Covenant Hospice, c/o Dr. David Wooten, 3001 Lake Brook Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37909. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Irene "Dolly" Hatcher please visit our Sympathy Store.