Gilda Benningfield Hatcher

Gilda Benningfield Hatcher obituary, Hodgenville, KY

Gilda Benningfield Hatcher

Gilda Hatcher Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 18, 2025.
Gilda Benningfield Hatcher, age 72, departed this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin.

She was a retired respiratory therapist. She cared for her patients and was a lover of animals, especially dogs and horses. Gilda was known to make sure all pets were over fed. In retirement she enjoyed having a doggy daycare. She was a Christian by faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Louise Allen Benningfield; a sister, Regena Cox; two brothers-in-law, Rob Foster and Kenny Cox.

Gilda is survived by a daughter, Chellie (Bryan) LaFollette; a grandson, Gabe LaFollette; a sister, Rheta Foster; a brother, Gary Benningfield; two nephews, Greg Shipp and Robbie (Caren) Foster; two great nephews, a great niece, a special friend, Mickey Tedder and her two doggies, Tibby and Thelma Lou.

Gilda was cremated and no services are schedule at this time.

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