Grace Clara Hatcher Talcott

Grace Clara (Hatcher) Talcott, 90, was called home on July 26, 2015. Grace, the daughter of Frank and Ruby Hatcher, was born October 18, 1924 in Marion County, Missouri. She graduated from High School in 1941 and The University of Illinois in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, With Honors. After graduation, she married the love of her life, Summer A. “Buzz” Talcott, on October 8, 1945, and moved with Buzz to his hometown of Ft. Myers where they remained inseparable until his passing in 1998.

Grace was a Charter Member and active in the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Ft. Myers. She was also a member of the Church Women United where she served as President and Treasurer.

She cherished her association with the Fort Myers Chapter 31, Order of the Eastern Star where she served many years as Treasurer and as a Worthy Matron. She was a member of Daughters of the Nile, Tab’itha Temple No. 135 and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, for well over 50 years.

Grace loved her Lord, her family and the many friendships she formed during her life. She was an avid reader, swift at completing crossword puzzles, Suduko as well as solving Jeopardy questions. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Buzz, and friends in the Good Sam Club. After his passing, Grace continued to explore new places and people through travel.

Grace is survived by her two sons, James (Connie) Talcott of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Michael Talcott of Fort Myers; grandchildren, Marcus Talcott of Pleasant Garden, N.C and Joseph Uhlin of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Adeline Hatcher.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31st , at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Fort Myers Chapter 31, Order of the Eastern Star, P.O. Box 95, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. Visit: www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to leave thoughts and memories for her family.