Hilda Hatcher, 85 years of Russell Springs Road, Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9:35 a.m. at her home after several weeks illness

Mrs. Hatcher was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, a member of the Westlake Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the Adair County Democratic Women's Club, she baked cakes and catered weddings and events for many years. She had many hobbies and interest in life but her greatest joy was that of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She was born September 21, 1929 in Burkesville, KY the daughter of the late: Paul and Flossie Shelley Bruton

She was preceded her in death by her husband of 54 years James Allen Hatcher on September 3, 2011

Survived by one daughter:

Linda Bragg & husband David of Bowling Green, KY

Five sons:

Carl Bailey & wife: Jamie Columbia, KY

Michael Hatcher & wife: Wanda of Columbia, KY

Douglas Hatcher & wife: Diane of Columbia, KY

Gary Hatcher & wife: Terri Lynn of Columbia, KY

Keith Hatcher & wife: Ann of Russell Springs, KY

One brother: B. Eugene Bruton of Aragon, Georgia

Three sisters: Nelda Dockins of Louisville, KY, Betty Brown and Brenda Thrasher both of Columbia

12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren survive

She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends including her caregiver Terica Derringer

Funeral service: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating: Rev. William Davenport and Rev. Steve Pescosolido

Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery

The family request visiting after 3:00 PM on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Central KY PO Box 4134 Campbellsville, KY, the American Cancer Society 952 Fairview Avenue, Suite 4, Bowling Green, KY 42101 or Gideon Bibles

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Online condolences may be offered at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com

Visitation : Monday Dec. 8 2014 after 3:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Services : Tuesday Dec. 9 2014 at 10:30 AM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Interment : Haven Hill Cemetery N