Dora Elizabeth Hatfield gained her wings on October 16, 2022 in Kingsport, TN, after a long illness. She was born to David C. and Bessie (Ratliff) Jones on November 8, 1939 in Benham, KY. Dora was a member of the Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Bell County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxillary 11139. She also attended college at SKCTC in Cumberland.

Dora proudly took care of the homefront while her husband served our country for twenty two years in the United States Air Force. Carl and Dora retired and returned to their hometown of Cumberland, KY in 1973, where they owned and operated Hatfield's  Sign Shop until April 2018.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, the love of  her life, Carl R. Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Dewey Jones, Opal Cuzart, Joseph Hugh Jones, Lois Scott, William Jones and Lester Paul Jones.

Dora is survived by her daughter Carla Jo Hatfield and her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Raymond L. and Carla G. Hatfield. She is survived by her grandson, Dennis C. Hatfield and granddaughter and husband, Ashlee Rae and Dr. Jason Hance. She is survived by one sister, Hazel Joyce, and two sisters-in-law, Geneva Jones and Wilma Jones along with a special niece, Melba Yates. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.

Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2022 at Cumberland Missionary Baptist Church from 5 to 7 PM. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022, also at the church at 12 PM with Reverend Dennis Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Jacob Creech Cemetery with her nephews serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hatfield family.