Dona Jean Hatfield, 94, “stepped on shore finding it heaven” on March 15, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
She was born Aug. 20, 1923, to Paul and Ocie Parker Newcomb. On Oct. 22, 1946, she married George Davis Hatfield, who died Dec. 25, 2009.
Surviving are a son, Chip (Paula) Gast, Warsaw; a daughter, Kim (Kent) Ring, Claypool; four grandchildren: Doug Yarian, Warsaw; Chad (Fayth) Silveus, Phoenix, Ariz.; Samira (Daniel) Myers, Lake Placid, Fla.; and Charissa (Matthew) Borden, Jupiter, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren: Nilsson, Violet and Aiden.
Jean retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a postmaster at Burket. She served on various boards of Burket United Methodist Church, was involved in the missions program, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the Prayer and Share group.
A gracious lady, she never had anything bad to say about anyone. She was well-loved by all who knew her, and she reflected the love of Christ in many practical and encouraging ways.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Burket United Methodist Church, 102 Market St. Pastor Gary Loy will officiate. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. and go until the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
