Sandy Hatfield's Obituary
Mrs. Sandy Hatfield, 60 of Springdale, AR passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 in her home. She was born November 28, 1948 in Kennett, MO to Hoyt A. and Verline (Brooks) Wright.
She was a professional barrel racer who competed at the highest level of her sport earning a lifetime membership in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Assn. She will also be remembered for her traveling companion, Sheriff her beloved 130lb Bull Mastiff. In her travels she made sure her love of The Lord showed through her whether it be in private talks with other cowgirls or with devotionals, she would share God’s Love. She was a loyal trusted friend to many.
Sandy was an animal lover who turned her love of animals to helping other by training dogs as therapy dogs and taking them to local nursing homes and The Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fayetteville. She was a student of sign language, a painter, and a member of Christ’s Church in Fayetteville.
Sandy in all of her accomplishments still made sure that her main job in life was being her husband’s biggest supporter of 39 years. As a coaches wife she was always there for him and was the mom away from home to every player on the team.
She is survived by her husband Ken Hatfield, two sisters; Annette Jones of Paragould, AR, and Sherry Webb of Piggott, AR.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 19, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Pastor Jim Huffman officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Norman Bryant Foundation a foundation for feeding needy families and help to cancer families, P.O. Box 154 Farmington, AR 72730
Visitation Date Time None Visitation Location Service Date Time Monday, January 19, 2009 1:00 PM Service Location First Baptist Church in Fayetteville
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