Willetta Lothridge Hatton - Waddle Obituary (1924

Mrs. Willetta Lothridge Hatton - Waddle, age 85, of Madison Indiana, entered this life on March 16, 1924, in Switzerland County, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer & Gladys Lauderbaugh Lothridge, both of whom preceded her in death. She was raised in Switzerland County attending school there. She resided in Decatur County for two years moving to Jefferson County in 1942. She was united in marriage in 1940 to Lawrence Hartford Hatton and they shared twenty eight years of marriage together until his death in 1968. In 1971 she was united in marriage to Donald Roy Waddle, they shared twenty one years of marriage together until his death in 1992. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed her family. She worked at OVO from 1969 to 1976 in transportation and in the office. She then worked for Council on Aging Area 12 in transportation. She worked for Oscar Melcher Appliance Shop in the office and as a receptionist for Indiana Heating & Cooling. She had last worked as a caregiver for several years. She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed Church, reading her Bible, working in her flowers and garden, and traveling. Willetta died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 10:01 pm at Hickory Creek of Madison in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Willetta will be missed by her loving daughters: Carol Renee Hatton of Madison, Indiana, Janet Heeke & her husband: Calvin of Madison, Indiana, Anita Roberts & her husband: Roscoe of Commiskey, Indiana, Teresa Shipman & her husband: John of Madison, Indiana, Debbie Stewart & her husband: Danny of Milton, Kentucky; her loving sons: Mark Hatton & his wife: Mandy of Madison, Indiana, Michael Hatton of Madison, Indiana, Gary Hatton & his wife: Tammi of Bedford, Kentucky, George Hatton & his wife: Debra of Madison, Indiana, Richard Hatton & his wife: Edna of Lexington, Indiana, Terry Hatton & his wife: Allie of Hope, Mississippi, Paul Hatton of Hanover, Indiana, Edwin Hatton & his wife Dianne of Lexington, Indiana; her daughter in law: Janet Hatton of Madison, Indiana; 27-grandchildren, 26-great grandchildren, 4-great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer & Gladys Lauderbaugh Lothridge; her husbands: Lawrence Hartford Hatton died in 1968 and Donald Roy Waddle died in 1992; her sons: Darrell & Lawrence Nelson Hatton; her grandchildren: Derrick Kempker & Timothy Hatton; her brother: Keith Lothridge; her sister: Alicia Louise Lothridge. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Bart Smith, at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana . Interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Donor's Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Willetta Lothridge Hatton - Waddle, please click here to visit our sympathy store.