Ellen Ruth Louise Hatch

Louise was born December 12, 1911 in Franklin County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late William Frank Carlton and the late Zadie Elizabeth Burden Carlton, and sister to the late Emmett and Jeff Carlton. She was married to the late Henry Grady Floyd of Hartwell, Ga. and was mother to the late Henry Carlton Floyd of Cartersville, Ga. and Timothy Edward Floyd of Hartwell, Ga. She was also married to the late Charles Hatch of Cartersville.

Louise was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Cartersville where she participated in many Sunday school classes throughout the years. She loved music, especially the old southern gospel hymns. She taught herself to play the piano by ear and read about things she wanted to know more about. She encouraged those around her to learn about history and work to make their community a better place. In her earlier years, Louise enjoyed embroidering, crocheting and quilting. Making her home beautiful and comfortable for her family was a source of pride for her. She was a member of the Bartow County chapter of the Georgia Homemakers Council for over 50 years and chosen their “Outstanding Senior Member” in 1985. Always civic minded, Louise participated in many community organizations throughout her life. Most recently she served as Chaplain for the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of the Cora Harris Garden Club of Cartersville and the Magnolia Garden Club of Cartersville. Louise was an avid gardener her entire life, enjoyed the natural world and was often spotted at the Ladd’s Farm Supply seed counter giving advice on seeds and other matters. Louise’s family was her crowning achievement and her family will miss her greatly.

Louise is survived by her son, Timothy Edward Floyd and his wife Geneva Floyd from Hartwell, and daughter in law Teena Floyd of Cartersville. She is also survived by Grandson David Floyd and his wife Ellen Floyd of Cartersville, Granddaughter Dawn Roberts and her husband Todd Roberts of Cartersville, Grandson Stacey Jones and his wife Cathy Jones of Cartersville, Grandson Ladd Floyd and his wife Elise Floyd of Cartersville, Granddaughter Jill Sullivan and her husband Timothy Sullivan from Cumming, Ga. and Granddaughter Ginger Locke-Floyd and her partner Trisha Locke-Floyd of Austin, Texas. Louise has 11 great grandchildren Alec Floyd, Emily Roberts, Grayson Roberts, Jared Roberts, Caitlin Jones, Cassie Jones, Megan Sullivan, Kennedy Sullivan, Ariel Floyd, Addison Floyd and MacKenzie Locke-Floyd.

Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11:00am at the Chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Dr. Kirk Bozeman officiating. Interment will follow at Nancy Hart Memorial Cemetery, Hwy 29 South in Hartwell, Georgia, at 4:00pm Friday. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00pm- 8:00pm at Owen Funeral Home.

Serving as Pallbearers will be her Grandsons David Floyd, Stacey Jones, and Ladd Floyd and Great Grandsons, Alec Floyd, Grayson Roberts and Jared Roberts.

Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.