Florence Elizabeth Hatcher, 96, of Muncie, IN, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on May 13, 1913 in Bellefontaine, OH, to the late Abraham L. and Melanie M. (Spurlock) Dipple.
Florence lived most of her life in Muncie. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be sorely missed by her family.
Surviving relatives include her son, Jon Alan Hatcher (wife, Marcia) of Valencia, CA; two grandsons: Kevin Hatcher and Daniel Hatcher (wife, Kristine); two step-granddaughters: Krista Sugerman and Laura Gibson; and sister, Lucille Dipple of Muncie.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, John W. Hatcher; daughter, Penny Ann Hatcher; and Jon''s first wife, Jennie.
Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Rd. 3, Muncie, IN, has been entrusted with arrangements. There will be no visitation, per the family''s request. Burial will take place in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Bellefontaine, OH, on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.