of Greenbrier, AR

May 24, 1931 - October 30, 2017

Marquita Hatfield of Greenbrier, AR was born May 24, 1931. She was the oldest of 6 children born to Thomas and Roxie Ratcliff. She passed peacefully from this world on October 30, 2017 in the home of her son surrounded by her children and her two oldest grandchildren.

Marquita loved her Savior and faithfully served Him. From the time she accepted Jesus as her Savior until the very week of her home going she faithfully attended church services. Marquita was at church every time the door was open time until her illness became debilitating. Even after Alzheimers began to control her mind she found peace in listening to and singing the hymns of the faith.

Marquita loved her family. She was devoted to her husband, William Grant Hatfield for the 64 years of their marriage and her two children William Keith Hatfield and Heather Hatfield Vaillancourt. Marquita was a homemaker. She enjoyed caring for her home and those who lived in it. She was a fastidious housekeeper, enjoyed cooking and baking, as well as embroidery.

Marquita loved her Kentucky roots. She was born in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. While she lived her adult life in Michigan and Arkansas her heart remained true to her Kentucky heritage. The memories of her parents, brothers and sisters always remained precious to her.

Marquita was preceded in death by her husband William Grant Hatfield, her parents, Thomas and Roxie Ratcliff, her sister Marcella Daniels, and her brother Paul Douglas Ratcliff. She is survived by her children, Heather Vaillancourt (Bill) and William Keith Hatfield (Sharon); eight grandchildren, Sarah Hatfield Dougherty, Elisabeth Hatfield Thompson, Matthew Hatfield, Charity Hatfield Donahoo, Jonathan Hatfield, Joshua Hatfield, Benjamin Vaillancourt, and Joy Vaillancourt Griffith; three brothers, Raymond Ratcliff (Jane), Randall Ratcliff (Shirley), and Gary Ratcliff; two sisters, Sheila Williams (John) and Debbie Samons (Ronnie); 15 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family finds peace in the knowledge that Marquita has been reunited with her husband, her parents, and most importantly she has heard the words ''Well done thy good and faithful servant,'' spoken by her Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Faith Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at the church. Interment will follow at Faith Baptist Cemetery.

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