Betty Hatcher

Betty Jo Hatcher, 76, of Hixson, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Annie Mae; husband, Jackie; brothers, James and Dub; and a sister, Juanita. Betty was loved by all who knew her and was known by all for her wonderful cooking. She enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. She adored her sweet dog, Kalli. Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory four sons, Gary (Gwynne), Jerry (Denise), Danny (Debra) and Wes (Ashley); one daughter, Amanda (Barry); five grandchildren, Tabitha (Terry), Adam, Jacquelyn (Luke), Jarrod and Justin; six great-grandchildren, Nik, Jake, Josh, Maddie, Brandon and Jackson; brothers, Bobby (Ruth), Billy (Charlotte), Paul (Carolyn) and Donny (Ann); many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Dorothy. The family will receive friends today, Feb. 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Caleb Bolton and Dr. Ronnie Phillips Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and special friends. The family would like to thank Hearth Hospice, with special thanks to Nurse Amanda for all their loving care. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hearth Hospice, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Suite 7, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37408. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com. Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., 37379.