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Myrtle Hatchell Obituary
Swansboro
Myrtle Christine "Chris" Dudney Hatchell, 86, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011, New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Swansboro United Methodist Church with the burial following at Seaside Memorial Park.
Mrs. Hatchell was the daughter of the late Charles Kermit and Lucy Bostic Nance Dudney of Cerro Gordo, NC. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Neal Austin "Hatch" Hatchell; a son, Charles Joseph Hatchell: four brothers, Claude, Harold, Fulton K. and Samuel Dudney, and a sister, Thelma D. McCaskill. Chris was a devoted member of Swansboro United Methodist Church in Swansboro since 1950, and attended there until her death. She was also a member of VFW Post 9960 Ladies Auxiliary, at Cedar Point, NC.
She is survived by two daughters, Joan D. Lilley of Cape Carteret, NC and Betty H. Richards of Dickinson, TX; a son, James A. Hatchell of Wilmington, NC; three sisters, Mildred Blackwell and. Lottie Green of Cerro Gordo, NC and Evelyn Godwin of Wallace, NC; and two brothers Lester Dudney of Hampton, VA and Tom Dudney of Fairfax, VA; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends, on Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro, NC and other times at the home.
Electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Hatchell
October 19, 2011
I was Mrs. Hatchell's diaysis dietitian up until 2005 and she was the most gracious, kindest, lovable patient I have ever had! She was a pure joy to be around and I would often pull up my chair just to chat with her. My deepest thoughts are with you during this time.
MaryAnn Turlington
kim newton
October 18, 2011
James, Terry and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family. Think of all the happy memories and I hope that will put a smile on your face. I am sure that your mother would want it no other way.
James Jeffords
October 18, 2011
James and family, Sorry about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jane Taylor
October 18, 2011
Dear Joan and Family,
I am saddened by your mother's passing. Chris and I worked together at TT 1 School until her retirement. She was a wonderful person to work with and loved working with children. In the years of her retirement she has met many challenges head on and with much grace.....leaving behind a shining example of how we should strive to live our lives.....with a strong faith and strength of spirit. She spent her years giving back--to family & friends,to strangers that she would meet and to her church......in her weakness she created strength to move forward....I recently stopped in to visit with her and as usual she lifted me up:-)...Your mom lived her life well....and we all benefited from her quiet strength...she knew that we will meet again and until that time I will be remembering her example in approaching my own troubles....you are all in my prayers for strength and healing of your grief and saddness......with deep sympathy for your loss....
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Brenda Ballard
October 17, 2011
Chris and I went through the Disciple classes at SUMC. She was one of the sweetest and gentlest persons I have ever known. I was always so pleased when she attended the 8:30 service. Her face was always full of love!
I will miss her so much.
Ann Reynolds
October 17, 2011
James, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol King
October 17, 2011
Dear James and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your mother. I will remember you all in my prayers and hope that time will heal such a great loss and fond memories.
God Bless You All
Carol King
trudy and michael smith
October 17, 2011
James and Brenda,Micheal and I send our prayers and thoughts your way. during your time of grief take comfort in the knowledge that you will be reunited one day.
Winter Park Optimist Club
October 16, 2011
Brenda,Jim and family,
Our club's deepest condolances,God Bless.
October 16, 2011
October 16, 2011
Chris was my first paraprofessional
for my first teaching job at TT1 Elem.
School years ago. She was a wonderful
person and I never met another person
as good as her in a classroom. Chris
leaves fond memories for many students,
teachers, coworkers, friends and family. Cherish her memories.
With Sympathy,
Sudie M. Brown
Nancy Peterson
October 16, 2011
I was thinking of Ms. Chris just the other week. I remember all those mornings we would get up and she would have the bacon cooked and our toast was in the oven, and that yummy grape jam we had! She will be missed, and I know you are all grieving, but rejoice in all the good times, and know that she is now with your dad. Love you all. See you soon.
Nancy Peterson
Pat Vesely
October 16, 2011
Sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I worked with Chris at TT1 for some years. The last few years I would see her at Davitta, while there with my husband for his appointments. Hoping that in time , you will look back at all your memories with more happiness than sadness.
Pat Vesely
Lorrie Fulcher
October 16, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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