Doris Wilkerson Hatcher Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Wilkerson Hatcher, a beloved Wife,

Mother and Grandmother. Doris passed away on March 19th at the age of 92.

Born in Farmville, VA on May 7th, 1933, Doris was the daughter of the late Charles Russell

Wilkerson and Winnie Keeton Wilkerson. They shared a house with other family members which was

called Dover Plantation and she always talked about the fond memories of growing up there. Doris

graduated in 1951 from Farmville High School and married the love of her life, Houston G. Hatcher on

November 26th, 1952 and shared 73 years together.

Doris was known in the community for working in the Banking industry for 41 years. She was

her childeren and grandchildren's greatest supporter in all of their activities. In her younger years,

Doris was an avid member of the community bowling league. She also enjoyed quiet walks on the

road where she lived. She was a fan of The Young & Restless for many years. Doris was a Charter

member of Heritage Baptist Church. Doris became a resident of Hickory Hill Retirement Community

in October 2024 where she was surrounded with love and care until her final days.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Teresa Adams (Jimmy) of Farmville; Grandsons, Jason

Hatcher (Wendy) of Jacksonville, FL and Stephen Hatcher (Shilah) of Chesapeake, VA. She was the

Great Grandmother to Tyler Hatcher (Lauren), Reaghan Gombert (Jeremy), Kirkland Hatcher,

Emerson Grace Hatcher, and Chase Cummings. She was the Great-Great Grandmother to Maddux and

Amelia Hatcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Garland Hatcher, her siblings,

Charles, Walter, Ray and Robert Wilkerson.

Doris will be truly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Hickory Hill

Retirement Community staff and James River Hospice for all the love and care given to her. Family

will receive friends at Puckett Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Private

Graveside at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice, VA.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Hickory Hill Retirement Community Activities

Department, 900 Cary Shop Road, Burkeville, VA 23922.