Dorothy Louisa Hyatt

Dorothy Louisa Hyatt was born January 1, 1920 to Rufus & Eliza Spikes. She married the love of her life, Louia Getting Hyatt on June 1, 1935. Dorothy loved her God, her church and her family. She loved playing her guitar at church gatherings and with family. She had numerous other talents such as sewing, crocheting, tatting, drawing and painting.

Although Dorothy appeared frail, she was a strong, independent lady. She was non-wavering in her faith and beliefs. She was quiet, but had a quick wit. If you weren't paying attention you might miss it and it always came out when you least expected it. Dorothy's gift to our family was her faith, love and her talents.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Dorothy Elizabeth Skalsky; son-in-law, Donald Skalsky; her 11 siblings and 2 grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by son Glenn Rufus Hyatt and wife Jerrie; daughter, Mildred Arlene Eckhardt and husband Robert; son, Louia Milton Hyatt and wife Yvonne; 12 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00am in Hyatt Cemetery with burial to follow. Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Hixson Snider Funeral Home and will resume on Saturday from 8:00am until time to proceed to cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.