Brenda was born March 8, 1943 to the late Marvin and Thirsie Keltner Downey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hatcher, five brothers, Coy, Hollis, Thomas, Kenneth and Arlin Downey, two sisters, Diana Stone and Zenith Hatcher and a grandchild, Skyler Hatcher. Brenda was a homemaker and member of Milltown Church.
Survivors include:
Three sons – Jeff Hatcher (Vicki), Randy Hatcher ( Sharon Gupton), and Brad Hatcher (Melinda Knight) all of Columbia
One daughter – Miranda Hatcher of Columbia
One brother – Jimmie Downey of Columbia
Two sisters – Evon Legg and Geneva Holmes both of Columbia
Seven grandchildren – Malisha Hatcher (Austin Henderson), Blake Hatcher (Abby), Zack Hatcher, Tristen Keith, Austin Hatcher, Jeffery Burton (Kristy), and Stephanie Richards
Five great-grandchildren – Krew Henderson, Autumn Burton, Jordan Burton, J.R. Kelsay, and a great-grandson due in May 2022
Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral services – Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Barney Taylor, Bro. William Davenport and Bro. Tim Cooper officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 4:00 P. M. Tuesday
Casket Bearers – Blake Hatcher, Jeffery Burton, Zack Hatcher, Tristen Keith, Austin Hatcher and Colton Downey