Joyce Walker Hatcher

Joyce Walker Hatcher, age 93 of Maryville, TN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Fairpark Health & Rehabilitation. Joyce was born in Knoxville, TN on August 16, 1930.  She was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1949 and a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. She found joy in her skills as an accomplished seamstress and porcelain doll artist.  Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles Lindbergh Hatcher; parents, Barren and Ruth McKenry Walker; siblings, Alvin Walker, June Gamble, Hope Boring.  Survivors include daughter, Carole Flynn (Pat); sons, Steve Hatcher (Carol), Mike Hatcher (Kelly); grandchildren, Chris Flynn (Leah), Nicholas Flynn (Lindsey), Brent Hatcher, Michelle Hatcher, Sean Hatcher; great-grandsons, Jack Flynn, Sam Flynn; sister, Faye Wallace. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Smith’s Trinity Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm officiated by Rev. Greg Long.  Family and friends will assemble following the funeral service for an entombment service at 1:00 at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel.  The family would like to extend its appreciation for the excellent care provided by the staff of Fairpark Health & Rehabilitation. May God bless each of you.  Smith Funeral & Cremation Service 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com