Carol Jean Hatcher, 78, of Largo, FL, went home to her heavenly Father on November 16, 2022. Born in June of 1944 in Elkhart, Kansas, to Owen and Virginia Fairchild, Carol moved to the Largo area as a child. She married Kenneth Hatcher in October 1964, and together they shared 58 years of marriage and raised two children, a girl and a boy.
Carol dedicated her life to Jesus Christ as a child and faithfully followed Him all her days. A devoted wife and mother, her most treasured times were spent with family. She was a gifted seamstress and cakemaker and enjoyed listening to Gospel music. She adored the color red. Of the many places she lived, her favorite was Alaska. She worked as a bookkeeper for more than 15 years at Tech Data, and her church home was 1st Assembly of God Clearwater.
Carol is predeceased by her father, Owen Jones Fairchild; mother, Virginia Mae Fairchild; and beloved daughter, Kenyette Jean Bushey.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hatcher of Largo, FL; son, Kenneth E. Hatcher II and his wife Kim, of Clearwater, FL; son-in-law, Michael Bushey of Largo, FL; brother, Billy E. Fairchild and his wife Mary, of Brooksville, FL; cousin, Shalah Ruth Dobson of Largo, FL; five grandchildren: Gatlin, McKinnon, Kayslee, Leilani, and Kayla; two great-grandchildren: Stephen and Sarah; many more cousins, two nieces, and a nephew.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306; (718) 987-1931; https://t2t.org/donate/
Carol’s services will be held as follows:
Visitation: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 12:00 PM — Veterans Funeral Care- 830 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
Funeral Service: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 1:00 PM — Veterans Funeral Care- 830 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
Graveside Service: Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 2:30 PM — Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park- 2860 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
A VERY SPECIAL COUSIN that will be missed by all of her family. Gods speed Carol.
NO MORE NURSES-NO MORE DOCTORS – NO MORE PAIN & SUFFERING AS CAROL IS IN HEAVEN NOW
NO MORE PAIN & SUFFERING AS CAROL IS IN HEAVEN NOW
CAROL IS IN HEAVEN NOW RIP
My dear big Sis, I am so happy for your graduation to our heavenly home! You can now walk and dance with our Lord Jesus. No longer confined to an uncomfortable hospital bed! I know you were ready to see our Savior face to face and also be reunited with Kenyette that you missed so much. We will miss you here but we will see you again as Christ has promised us. I love you Sis!
Your little brother, Billy
The veterans she helped and their families are memorials to her lovingkindness. Please convey my sympathy to Bill and the rest of her circle of love.
Carol was such a jokester, and always had cold hands or a pinch for our family. Kenny got that playful spirit from her. She will always be in my heart and sweet memories. She will be missed forever. RIP, with Jesus, dear Carol. I love you!
We will miss you so much. We love you!!