Mary L. Russell

Mary L. Russell, age 78 of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.   She was employed with Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge as an RN for over 35 years and faithfully attended Mt. Paran Baptist Church.  Affectionately known as “Miss Mary” by the children at church, she found great joy assisting with the AWANA program on Wednesday nights. Mary also enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing, was a wonderful mother to her children, and beloved “Granny” to her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Son, Stephen Lloyd Hatfield, Jr., Granddaughter, Tosha Hatfield, Parents, Steve and Helen Lutz, Sisters, Sharon Lennon and Jacqueline Ponke. 

Survivors: Daughters, Terri Hatfield, and Kelly Talley (L.H. Roberts); Son, Cole Hatfield (Nancy); Grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Marvin Moyers, Jr., Monica Prater, Megan Coker, Matthew Muggridge, Beth Smith, Coley Hatfield, Joseph Talley, Karter Talley, Josh Hatfield, and Jessie Hatfield, and Numerous Great-Grandchildren; Special Companion of many years, David Reynolds; Brothers, Steve Lutz (Linda) and Dennis Lutz (Sharon); Several Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.  

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Walters Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Ron Williams officiating.  Family and friends will meet Monday, May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM at Powell Valley Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Mt. Paran Baptist Church, Attn: AWANA Program, P.O. Box 532, LaFollette, TN 37766.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mary L. Russell.