Evelyn Hatfield

Evelyn Watkins Hatfield was born on June 26, 1929 in Carnesville, GA to the late Hattie and Will Watkins. As the last surviving sibling of a large and close family, Evelyn was preceded in death by her 12 brothers and sisters, including her twin sister as well as her eldest son, Chuck O’Gwin.

Evelyn was a strong and resilient woman who lived a full life and was proud of the life she lived. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee University. As a 1st generation college graduate, Evelyn was passionate about education from teaching in the classroom to reading with her great-grandchildren.

Blessed by many lifelong friendships, Evelyn loved being around people and she was a devoted friend. She was an avid square dancer, looked forward to her annual beach trip and was a fiercely competitive bridge player. As a member of the Roswell Community for 50 years, she will be missed by many.

Evelyn was married and predeceased by 3 great men. Charles William O’Gwin, Robert Jones and Jere O. Hatfield, all whom she loved dearly.

She was a devoted mother to her three sons. She is survived by sons, Jimmy O’Gwin and Mark O’Gwin; grandchildren, Clay (Ann Terese) O’Gwin and Tate (Katie) O’Gwin; and great-grandchildren, Luke, Lucy, Ellory, Will and Jolie O’Gwin. She is also survived by special loved ones, Pam O’Gwin, Renee Jones, Lance Hatfield, Matthew Hatfield, Ethan Hatfield and Lauren Hatfield.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Evelyn to The Brain Injury Association of Georgia.

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