JoAnn

Hattaway

Mrs. JoAnn Hattaway, 91, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 and made her entrance to heaven.

JoAnn was born on July 12, 1935 in Coffee County, Alabama to Myrtle Lou Smith Wallace and Talmedge Wallace. JoAnn was a creative person who was always busy with something. She played the piano beautifully, cooked the best meals, painted and needlepointed, and was a master with the sewing machine, from making clothes for the ones she loved, to outfits for her many dolls, and elaborate window treatments. She had so much talent in her hands and they were never idle. She was so loving and was always taking care of those around her. Even through the hardships she faced in her life, she always remained joyful. She was quick to smile and easy to love and would tell you, “The Lord has been good to me”. She deeply loved the Lord and that faith sustained her.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Brandi Fickel (Stewart); sister-in-law, Pat Wallace; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert D. Hattaway; son, Ricky Hattaway; daughter, Suzanne Parker; granddaughter, Summer Parker Tankersley; sister, Patsy Cotter (Verlon); and brother, Robert Gene Wallace.

A graveside service for Mrs. JoAnn Hattaway will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 16, 2026 in Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery. Mike Cotter will be speaking with Wyatt Funeral Home directing. The family will be receiving friends at the cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to any organization aiding Veterans, children, rehabilitation and recovery, cancer research, the Lord’s work, or the charity of one’s choice.

The family of Mrs. JoAnn Hattaway would like to thank the women at The WoodMoore, and the staff, caretakers, & nurses on Hall 2 at OHR for your love and care. She loved all of you. Thank you to the special people at DaySpring Hospice.