Frances A. Hatfield
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<p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"></span><br /> Frances A. Hatfield, 87, a nine-year resident of Sun City Center, formerly of Pompano Beach, Florida, went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, October 15, 2011. Frances was born & raised in Davenport, Iowa, one of 11 children born to Glenn & Hazel Hatchitt. In 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, H.C. “Swede,” who predeceased her in 2001. She is survived by her devoted daughter Linda Ann & son-in-law Richard; sisters Margaret Ehlers, Sun City Center & Mary Lou Geisler, North Port, Florida, plus many beloved nieces and nephews. Frances excelled in public speaking; was a young member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, serving as a chapter & federation president; she served as secretary to the Sterling McClellan American Legion Post Auxiliary, was active in her church, an intrepid Girl Scout leader & worked as a teachers’ aide in the Broward County School system until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, collecting open salts & travelling. An extraordinary daughter, wife, mother, sister & aunt, Frances will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to God, family & friends; as our amazing family historian; for her courage in embracing challenges, living life with great spirit, optimism, determination & a wonderful sense of humor. She lives on in our hearts till we meet again in The Lord’s Presence! A celebration of her life will take place on Sat., Nov. 5, 11 a.m., at Sun City Funeral Home, Sun City Center. Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts can be made to: First Christian Church of SCC, c/o Dr. David Campbell, 725 Elkhorn Drive, SCC 33573 (Note:Hatfield Memorial) – or - HIS International, Inc. (Note:Hatfield Memorial), P.O. Box 8323, Columbia, SC 29202-8323. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, at a later date.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"></span><br /> Frances A. Hatfield, 87, a nine-year resident of Sun City Center, formerly of Pompano Beach, Florida, went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, October 15, 2011. Frances was born & raised in Davenport, Iowa, one of 11 children born to Glenn & Hazel Hatchitt. In 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, H.C. “Swede,” who predeceased her in 2001. She is survived by her devoted daughter Linda Ann & son-in-law Richard; sisters Margaret Ehlers, Sun City Center & Mary Lou Geisler, North Port, Florida, plus many beloved nieces and nephews. Frances excelled in public speaking; was a young member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, serving as a chapter & federation president; she served as secretary to the Sterling McClellan American Legion Post Auxiliary, was active in her church, an intrepid Girl Scout leader & worked as a teachers’ aide in the Broward County School system until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, collecting open salts & travelling. An extraordinary daughter, wife, mother, sister & aunt, Frances will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to God, family & friends; as our amazing family historian; for her courage in embracing challenges, living life with great spirit, optimism, determination & a wonderful sense of humor. She lives on in our hearts till we meet again in The Lord’s Presence! A celebration of her life will take place on Sat., Nov. 5, 11 a.m., at Sun City Funeral Home, Sun City Center. Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts can be made to: First Christian Church of SCC, c/o Dr. David Campbell, 725 Elkhorn Drive, SCC 33573 (Note:Hatfield Memorial) – or - HIS International, Inc. (Note:Hatfield Memorial), P.O. Box 8323, Columbia, SC 29202-8323. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, at a later date.</p>