Cissie was known for her love of God, church, family, friends and was a faithful lifelong member of O.L.P.H. Catholic Church.
She graduated from Northwestern University as a Dental Hygienist and would remain in that profession until her retirement in 1988.
Cissie was preceded in death by her husband, William Hackworth Sr.; parents, William Dean and Irene Thomas; brother, Bill Thomas; son, Billy Hackworth Jr.; daughter, Vickie Bennett.
She is survived by grandchildren, Hunter (Samantha) Hackworth of Lebanon, TN, Trey (Lauren) Bennett of McMinnville, TN, Megan (Chris) Buckner of Bakersville, NC, Travis Wilson of Columbus, GA; great-grandchildren, Ava, Sophia and Camden Hackworth, Emily and Sydney Bennett.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Shirley Trotter for taking total responsibility for the care and needs of their grandmother; her caregiver, Louise Shipley and her friend, Jonie Hotchkiss.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Father Zach Griffith officiating.
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Arrangements entrusted to Chattanooga Funeral Home,Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel.
