Eleanor Joiner

Mrs. Eleanor “Doodle” Hattaway Joiner, age 80, of Nicholls passed away late Monday evening, October 24, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born December 2, 1935 to the late Harvel Hattaway and the late Lizzie Hart Hattaway. Mrs. Joiner, a native of Atkinson County, retired from the Coffee County School System as manager of the Lunchroom at the Nicholls Elementary School. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Lee Joiner, a Daughter, Peggy Johnson, a Grandchild, Jeffrey Taylor, a Brother, Edward Hattaway, a Sister, Orbin Harden, a Brother-In-Law, E. D. Moore. Mrs. Joiner was a member of the Parkview Calvary Holiness Church. Survivors include: 5 Daughters: Judy (Jerome) Taylor of Alma, GA, Debbie (Troy) Highsmith of Wray, GA, Becky (Ronnie) Chaney of Nicholls, GA, Sandy Joiner and Cathy Joiner both of Nicholls, GA.; 6 Grandchildren: Jim Taylor of Alma, GA, Spencer Highsmith of Wray, GA, Travis Chaney of Nicholls, GA, Trent (Laci) Chaney of Nicholls, GA, Cody (Wendy) Johnson of West Green, GA, and Lacy (Seth) Murphy of Broxton, GA.; 1 Great Grandchild: Levi Chaney of Nicholls, GA.; 3 Sisters: Oweeda Moore and Nadine (Monroe) Foster, both of Nicholls, GA, and Margie (Emmett) Griffin of Bartow, Florida. 2 Brothers: Jimmy (Faye) Hattaway of Surrency, GA and Donnie (Dorothy) Hattaway of Brunswick, GA. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 3:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Joiner and Rev. Herschell Smith officiating. A Special Eulogy was presented by Barbara Chaney. The Interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers were: David Foster, Wyman Dickey, Jim Taylor, Spencer Highsmith, Travis Chaney, Trent Chaney, Cody Johnson and Seth Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers were Members of the Parkview Calvary Holiness Church, along with Betty & John Long, Rhonda Merritt, Glenda & Richard Clark, Debra Todd, Wanda & Robert Anderson, Dewayne Harper and Special Friends, Elizabeth Soles, Robert & Josephine Harper. Special Musical Selections, “He Knows My Name”, was presented by the Soloist, Kailey Spell, with Rev. Kyle Taft, on the Guitar, and “If The World Had A Mother Like Mine”, was presented by CD Music of the Band Perry. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-L:ude” soft hymns were presented by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor Joiner

December 2, 1935 - October 24, 2016