Judith Hatley Obituary

Judith B. Hatley

September 3, 1938 - March 2, 2022

Judith Beckner Hatley, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Judith was born on September 3, 1938, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Leonard Atwell Beckner and Evelyn Byrd (Clark) Beckner. She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby G. Hatley, on June 11, 1961, in Danville. Bob preceded her in death on February 22, 2016, in South Bend. Judith was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Elizabeth B. Pleasant and Katherine B. Cline. Judith is survived by her children, son, Mark R. (Catherine) Hatley and daughter, Anne H. (Mark) Reverman. In addition, she is survived by three loving grandchildren, whom she adored, Taylor, Alexander, and Nicholas Reverman; several nieces and nephews.

Judith was a 1957 graduate of Dan River High School in Danville, Virginia, and received her B.A. in elementary education from Longwood College (University) in Farmville, Virginia, in 1961. She taught at Schoolfield Elementary School in Danville, Virginia.

A lifelong Episcopalian, Judith was a member of St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church in Bristol. She and Bob were married at Christ Episcopal Church in Glenwood, Virginia, where she served as a member of the altar guild, ECW, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school. She and Bob were also active members of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Spartanburg, S.C., and St. John's Episcopal Church in Henderson, N.C., while residing in those areas.

Judith was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She volunteered as a tutor with the SOAR program at Concord Ox Bow Elementary School for many years. Her home was always the "go-to" place for the neighborhood children in Danville, where everyone called her Aunt Judy. Judith was an avid reader, an amazing cook, and most importantly, loved her family. Her laughter, honesty, and wit will be dearly missed.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, 601 E. Vistula St., Bristol, IN 46507. A graveside service will immediately follow in the church cemetery. The Reverend Jennifer Fulton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the care of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart. Condolences may be made online at www.billingsfuneralhome.com

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