Geraldine Hatton

Geraldine Hatton obituary, Clarkton, MO

Geraldine Hatton

Geraldine Hatton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Malden on Dec. 31, 2025.
Geraldine Hatton, the daughter of the late George Harvell and Duvy Dickerson Harvell, was born October 16, 1932.

On February 9, 1952, in Piggott, AR, she was united in marriage to William "Carlton" Hatton. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2008.

Geraldine enjoyed attending the senior citizens dances, sewing and quilting.

Mrs. Hatton died Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home in Clarkton, MO, at the age of 93 years.

Her survivors include 1 daughter, Teresa Tompkins of Clarkton, MO; 1 son, Paul Hatton of Cedar Hill, MO; 4 grandchildren, Machelle, Renee, Paul and Sarah, a slew of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband and 2 sons, Dennis Hatton and Jerry Hatton.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 10:30 until 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M., in the chapel, with Reverend Elmar Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, MO.

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