Sharon Ann Hatter

August 2, 1943 - February 16, 2022

Sharon Ann Hatter of Stratford, Oklahoma was born August 2, 1943 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Bob and Alma (Jones) Byford. She peacefully passed away on February 16, 2022 at the age of 78 years 6 months and 14 days. Sharon lived in Stratford all of her life, and graduated in 1961 from Stratford High School. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Ruben Hatter, and they married December 21, 1961. They lived a wonderful life, and loved raising their three children together and going on camping and fishing trips. She was one of the first few employees at Union Carbide, in Pauls Valley and stayed a hard working and loyal employee through many company changes until her retirement in 2008. After retirement, Sharon enjoyed her hobbies as a homemaker & flower gardener, especially growing roses. She took great pride and care in her flower gardens. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved and enjoyed her family dearly, all who affectionately called her Mom, Mom-Mom, Grandma, and Ma Hatter. She loved to spoil her grandchildren, and later great-grandchildren, keeping snacks on hand, especially honey-buns around at all times. Sharon was a born again Christian, who was a faithful and active member of the Stratford Freewill Baptist Church. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Ruben Hatter. Those she leaves behind to cherish her memories are: Daughter, Cindy Johnson & husband Jay; two sons, Randy Hatter and wife Bobbie, Robbie Hatter and wife Brielle all of Stratford, Oklahoma. Brother, Roy Byford and wife Judy of Stratford, Oklahoma; sister, Wendy Allen and husband Eddie of Ada, Oklahoma. 7 grandchildren: Crystal Stanfield & husband Jonathan, Andrea Shelton, Jessica York, Jaron Christian, Lacey Hatter, Randa Hatter and Rylee Hatter. 5 great-grandchildren: Kyzer McNew, Camon McNew, Jaxton Shelton, Finn Stanfield and Knox Gorrell. Pall bearers are: Jonathon Stanfield, Corey Byford, Kyler Byford, Jaron Christian, Kyzer McNew, Camon McNew, Jaxton Shelton and Finn Stanfield. Honorary pall bearers are: Jody Prince, Ricky Don Prince, Eric Stone and Waylon Cotanny. The funeral services will held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Stratford Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Lewis Perry will officiate services. Dearman-Pickard Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Interment will follow at McGee Cemetery, Stratford, OK.