Janie Hatcher

Janie Lee Hatcher BRISTOL, Tenn. Janie Lee Hatcher, age 63, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House following a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born on July 9, 1946, a daughter of the late Henry Harrison and Mary Harrison. She was born in Saltville, Va., and lived in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a hair dresser for 40 plus years and during her time on earth she touched many people in a very positive and inspiring way. She was of the Methodist faith and was an active member of South Bristol United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Dillow. Survivors include: son, Dave "Lil' Dave" Hatcher II and wife Melanie of LaVergne; sister, Susan Barker and family of Franklin, Tenn. Along with nephews, Mike and Paul Dillow and their families of Bristol Tennessee. A special thanks to Janie's dear friend Kathy Gardner, Dave Hatcher, all of her family and friends, and church family who watched over her until the end. The wonderful care that Janie received while at Bristol Regional Medical Center and Wellmont Hospice House is also greatly appreciated. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Ledger officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:15 p.m. prior to the service. The burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gardner, Bubba Pierce (James), Kevin Fields, John Leonard, Justin Price and Wade Wallace. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) at 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128; or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.