Gail Hatmaker

Gail Hatmaker, age 76 of Powell, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. There are certain things that come to mind when we think of our Nanda; her smile, singing and dancing, hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, wildflowers, nature walks, strolling down the beach and collecting shells and sitting in the surf and laughing as the waves rolled in. She loved children and teaching them about Jesus and instilling her faith in them. She shared her creativity and talents with others and enjoyed going on adventures when the opportunity arose. Nanda was a teacher, a mentor, and a friend to everyone she knew. She was “Mama Gail” She was fiercely loved and will be missed beyond measure by all. Nanda told us many times before she passed away that the first thing she wanted to do when she got to Heaven was bow before her Jesus and kiss his feet, and now that hope is fulfilled. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mossie White; son, Brian Hatmaker; sisters, Irene Pate, Bessie Rutherford, Edna Stooksbury, Cleo Brooks, Trula Mantooth, Frances Hatmaker, Loretta Gentry; brother, Frank White. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Charles Hatmaker; son and daughter in law, Keith and Shannon Hatmaker; daughter in law, Teresa Hatmaker; grandchildren, Courtney (Scott) Hatmaker, Alex (Madelyn) Hatmaker, Justen (Emily) Hatmaker, Erynn (Jake) Harrell; great grandchildren, Noah Hatmaker, Josie Love Harrell and Baby Harrell; sister, Bertha Foster, Opal Smith, Elvelean Stanley and Ella Dyer; special nieces, Debbie (David) Roe and Lisa Brantley and a host of many other nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow. Reverend Gary Vandergriff and Michael Vandergriff officiating. Family and friends will meet at Union Baptist Church Cemetery 2:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2023 for a graveside service. Pallbearers will be Alex Hatmaker, Justen Hatmaker, Jake Harrell, Jeff White, Gary Stanley, Lance White, Noah Hatmaker, James Brady and Jerry Welch. One of Nanda’s favorite Bible verses was Psalm 121:1-2; “I will life up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made Heaven and Earth.” In her own words, “So many times, when I felt so helpless and alone, I have been reminded from whence cometh my help. Thank you, God, for always being there, never forsaking us.” Online condolences may be sent to www.mynattfh.com. Arrangements provided by Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel.