Sara Jane Avant Hatton

Hatton, Sara Jane Avant on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the age of 91. Born in St. Louis on August 25, 1918 and the only child of the late Forest L. Avant and Mary Warren Avant; beloved wife of 59 years to the late Francis C. (Frank) Hatton; mother of Forrest H. Logan and Sara H. Stover. Known as Mimi (or The Kissing Grandmother) to 7 grandchildren: Christian (Diehnee) Belz Hogan (Chris), Elizabeth Belz Riley (Tim), Henry Belz IV (Tricia); Shaw S. Ruder (Chris), Sara, Christian, and Anne Stover; and 9 great- grandchildren: Sarah, Caroline, and Peter Gagnon; Jack and Mason Riley; Jack Hogan; Sophie Belz; and Beckett and Elliot Ruder; mother-in-law of George S. Logan (Top); sister-in-law of Georgia W. Randick, (the late Richard D. Hatton) aunt, and great-aunt. Sadie was a graduate of Mary Institute and Finch College. Since 1947, she and her family spent summers at Epworth Heights in Ludington, Michigan. Ten years later, Sail In Cottage become her special place where family continues to gather every year. Family and friends from Epworth, St. Louis, and The Gatesworth will forever be touched by her infectious enthusiasm for life (and all things chocolate), generosity, and boundless, unconditional love. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Wings of Hope, Medical Air Transport Program, 18370 Wings of Hope Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63005; or to The Epworth Memorial Foundation, North Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Services: No Visitation. Private interment. A reception will be held at The Gatesworth Lakeview Lounge on Tuesday from 5-7pm. Service of LUPTON CHAPEL.