Paula Ann Hatfield, 78, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:47 A.M. Saturday February 3, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born June 18, 1945, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Paul and Grace (Hughes) Nolan. She married Robert L. Hatfield on April 12, 1964, in Hoopeston, IL. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2020.
She is survived by two daughters, Julie A. (Kevin) Roskopf of Hoopeston, IL, and Amy L. (Todd) Rush of Hoopeston, IL; one son, Richard L. (Paula) Hatfield of Dahlgren, IL; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren with one more on the way; three aunts, Jean Eighner, Margaret Sims, and Lois Cantwell; several in-laws, Betty (Wilbur) Knight, Ed (Anne) Hatfield, Don (Lana) Hatfield, Dan (Marian) Hatfield, Steve (Sarah) Hatfield, and Anne (Chuck) Murray; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Paula was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lois DeVore; one brother, Loren “Bud” Nolan; and one great-grandson, Richey Johnson.
Paula worked at City National Bank in Hoopeston and later as a bookkeeper for Michael P. Graham and then Russell Leigh and Associates. She later worked as the Vermilion County Financial Systems Coordinator for fifteen years until her retirement. She was a member of the Hoopeston United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women where she served as the treasurer. Paula enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and spending the winters in Florida.
Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday February 7, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday February 8, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Kathy Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in East Lynn Cemetery in East Lynn, IL.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Paula to the Hoopeston United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Paula’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
