Obituary of MARY ELIZABETH WHITLEY HATFIELD

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - November 12, 1995 

Mary Whitley Hatfield, 87, died Nov. 9, 1995, at Obici Hospital. 

Mrs. Hatfield was a native of Franklin and was the widow of Oley Lee Hatfield. She was the former owner and operator of Franklin Laundry and Drycleaners. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, its Friendship Bible Class and the High Street Senior Citizens. 

Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Mamie S. Whitley of Franklin, Beatrice N. Whitley of Windsor, and Mary Whitley of Chesapeake; nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Edward Johnson. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Mamie Whitley's home at 31538 Verna St., Franklin. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

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Mary Whitley Hatfield, a Franklin native and former laundry owner, died at Obici Hospital on 9 Nov 1995 at age 87. 

A graveside funeral for Mary Whitley Hatfield was held on 13 Nov 1995 in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, led by Rev Edward Johnson, with arrangements by Wright Funeral Home. 

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MARY ELIZABETH WHITLEY HATFIELD

Mary Whitley Hatfield, 87, died Nov. 9, 1995, at Obici Hospital. 

Mrs. Hatfield was a native of Franklin and was the widow of Oley Lee Hatfield. She was the former owner and operator of Franklin Laundry and Drycleaners. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, its Friendship Bible Class and the High Street Senior Citizens. 

Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Mamie S. Whitley of Franklin, Beatrice N. Whitley of Windsor, and Mary Whitley of Chesapeake; nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. Edward Johnson. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Mamie Whitley's home at 31538 Verna St., Franklin. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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| Name  | Value                                              |
| Name  | Mary Whitley Hatfield                              |
| Age   | 87 years                                           |
| Birth | 1908; year estimated from age 87 and death in 1995 |
| Death | 9 November 1995; Obici Hospital                    |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship         | Residence         |
| Mary Whitley Hatfield | Decedent             | Franklin (native) |
| Oley Lee Hatfield     | Husband, predeceased | Unknown           |
| Mamie S. Whitley      | Sister-in-law        | Franklin          |
| Beatrice N. Whitley   | Sister-in-law        | Windsor           |
| Mary Whitley          | Sister-in-law        | Chesapeake        |
| Rev. Edward Johnson   | Officiant            | Unknown           |
| Wright Funeral Home   | Funeral home         | Franklin          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 12 November 1995    |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B7                  |
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