Lorine Annett "Pookie" Hatch

Sister Lorine Hatch, affectionately known as “Pookie,” was born August 29, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to the union of Bro. Robert and Sis. Emma Hatch. She was the youngest of their seven children together. Sis. Lorine transitioned and gained her heavenly angel wings on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10:36 AM at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emma Hatch, and one nephew. Sis. Hatch was a faithful member of El Bethel Primitive Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and praise dance until her health declined. She was known for her powerful praise dances and loved to praise the Lord with all her might. She was a graduate of Augusta Evans Special Needs School as well as attended Mobile Association for Retarded Citizens for many years where she made many friends. Sis. Hatch loved family and gatherings and going out to eat with family and friends. She loved going to the salon to get her hair done and never met a stranger and showed love to whoever crossed her path. Sis. Hatch leaves to cherish her memories four sisters, Emma Johnson, Alice Pettway, Gennie Hatch, a devoted sister and brother-in-law: Wonja and Floyd King; two brothers, Robert Johnson and Phillip (Martha) Hatch; eleven nephews and three nieces, two devoted, Denise Johnson-Clarke and Dieon Johnson; forty-five great nieces and nephews; three great, great nieces, one special great, great niece, Jayla Lewis, whom she had a special bond with since she was born, and nephews; two great, great, great-nieces and nephews; many cousins and other relatives; Pastor Yates and his family, whom she loved dearly; as well as Brownlee Street Neighbors and special friends: Gloria Burroughs, Sharon Holifield, Deacon Lester and Myrtis Jones, Nancy Moore, Edwina Lee, Donna Drummond, and Carolyn Gardner; as well as her hairstylist, Winston Bennett and staff. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to a devoted medical staff that took wonderful care of Sis. Hatch: Dr. Chris Gamard and staff; Dr. Robert Learner and staff; Dr. Susan Vance and staff; Dr. William Murrah and staff; Dr. Kim Stiegler and staff; Dr. Eleanor Katie Wilkinson and staff; devoted nurses: Ashlyn, Lauren, Tina, and Kenya, Chaplain Jason, and social worker Ta-Naya and staff, all with Amedisys Hospice Care; her sitter with Comfort Keepers, Tonya Hill; private nurse Erica Wiggins for their loving care; as well as Rev. Billy Burch who ministered to Sis. Hatch in her time of need. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM from El Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, 1200 Gayle St. Mobile, AL 36605. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org.

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Lorine Annett "Pookie" Hatch

August 29, 1963 - November 22, 2023